GRE Word List

BOON

a timely benefit : blessing

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

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jargonthe technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
emetican agent that induces vomiting
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition
supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required
astronomicalof or relating to astronomy
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound
berserkan ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable
encomiasticone that praises : eulogist