GRE Word List

BOON

a timely benefit : blessing

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

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WordMeaning
epochan event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development
warpa series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
degeneratehaving declined or become less specialized (as in nature, character, structure, or function) from an ancestral or former state
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
welterwrithe
unregeneratenot regenerate
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay