GRE Word List

PHILANTHROPIST

one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy

The meaning of the word philanthropist is one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy.

Random words

WordMeaning
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
pento shut in or as if in a pen
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
incarnationthe act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate
wardthe action or process of guarding
lacerationthe act of lacerating
spatefreshet
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
muggybeing warm, damp, and close
stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract