The Root bene: good/well
Latin root
The root bene means good/well, and it comes from Latin. It shows up across the GRE, hidden inside words that look unrelated at first glance. Once you recognize it, you can decode the meaning of an unfamiliar word on sight instead of guessing. Below are 3 GRE words built from this one root. Learn the root, and you unlock the whole family.
Words from the root bene
Doing good or causing good to be done; generous and kind
“The beneficent donor funded scholarships for underprivileged students.”
Well-meaning and kindly; generous and charitable
“The benevolent donor gave millions to charity.”
Gentle, harmless, or not serious; not causing harm or danger
“The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign and posed no serious health risk.”
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