GRE Word List
BOON
a timely benefit : blessing
The meaning of the word boon is a timely benefit : blessing.
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| growl | rumble |
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| entourage | one's attendants or associates |
| arcane | known or knowable only to a few people : secret |
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| muted | being mute : silent |
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