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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| Word | Meaning |
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| dictum | a noteworthy statement: such as |
| relent | to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity |
| capitulate | to surrender often after negotiation of terms |
| gourmet | a connoisseur of food and drink |
| unwieldy | not easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome |
| ordination | the act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained |
| indignity | an act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult |
| discernible | able to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned |
| zany | very eccentric (see eccentric |
| hallowed | holy |