GRE Word List

BOON

a timely benefit : blessing

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

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WordMeaning
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
responsivenessgiving response : constituting a response : answering
mentora friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
quaya structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn