GRE Word List

BOON

a timely benefit : blessing

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

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WordMeaning
dieto pass from physical life : expire
ascertainto find out or learn with certainty
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
fancifulmarked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
somnolentof a kind likely to induce sleep
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune