GRE Words for Generous
These 9 GRE words all share the meaning of generous. Studying them as one cluster is far more efficient than learning each in isolation, because the GRE tests words by how they relate to each other. Each entry below links to a full definition page with example sentences and memory hooks.
Why this cluster matters
On Sentence Equivalence you must choose two words that give the sentence the same meaning. That means the answer is almost always a synonym pair pulled from a cluster like this one. Watch the connotation tone on each word: a positive and a negative word rarely form a correct pair, even when their definitions look close.
The 9 words
Doing good or causing good to be done; generous and kind
Well-meaning and kindly; generous and charitable
Large in quantity; abundant; giving generously
Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious
Generous in giving; given freely; open to new ideas
Very generous or forgiving; noble in spirit
Very generous; lavish in giving
Seeking to promote the welfare of others; generous
Given or giving without restraint; very generous
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