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
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
ingenioushaving or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
nutritiousnourishing
remoteseparated by an interval or space greater than usual
endearto cause to become beloved or admired
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
scintillateto emit sparks : spark
nourishmentfood
plagiarizeto steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source