GRE Word List

BOON

a timely benefit : blessing

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

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epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
litanya prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation
ricketyaffected with rickets
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