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.

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WordMeaning
philistinea native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
precipitousprecipitate
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
hirsutehairy
sheerunqualified
sylvanone that frequents groves or woods
paragona model of excellence or perfection
miscreantunbelieving