GRE Word List

BOON

a timely benefit : blessing

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

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absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
hummocka rounded knoll or hillock
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
obtusenot pointed or acute : blunt
dearthscarcity that makes dear
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
gushto issue copiously or violently
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
chasethe hunting of wild animals
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle