GRE Word List

BENEVOLENT

marked by or disposed to doing good

The meaning of the word benevolent is marked by or disposed to doing good.

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probea slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity)
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
refuseto express oneself as unwilling to accept
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
appallto overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay
impietythe quality or state of being impious : irreverence
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
efficacythe power to produce an effect
sportivefrolicsome