GRE Word List

BOON

a timely benefit : blessing

The meaning of the word boon is a timely benefit : blessing.

Random words

WordMeaning
providencedivine guidance or care
lineagedescent in a line from a common progenitor
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
temporalof or relating to time as opposed to eternity
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
nicetythe quality or state of being nice
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover