GRE Word List

BOON

a timely benefit : blessing

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

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WordMeaning
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
motilitythe quality or state of being motile : capability of movement
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
compilationthe act or process of compiling
truncateto shorten by or as if by cutting off
waggishresembling or characteristic of a wag
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
gingerlyvery cautious or careful