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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WordMeaning
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
calorificcaloric
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
analgesiainsensibility to pain without loss of consciousness
anodyneserving to alleviate pain
besiegeto surround with armed forces