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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rationalhaving reason or understanding
repercussionreflection
weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd
replicaan exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist
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sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
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