GRE Word List
BENISON
blessing
The meaning of the word benison is blessing.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gastronomy | the art or science of good eating |
| parlance | speech |
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| blush | outward appearance : view |
| cavil | to raise trivial and frivolous objection |