GRE Word List

BOON

a timely benefit : blessing

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

Random words

WordMeaning
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
trampto walk, tread, or step especially heavily
miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale
inopportuneinconvenient
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
militateto have weight or effect
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments