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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dictuma noteworthy statement: such as
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
gourmeta connoisseur of food and drink
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
hallowedholy