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

beneficentadjectivePositive tone

Doing good or causing good to be done; generous and kind

benevolentadjectivePositive tone

Well-meaning and kindly; generous and charitable

bountifuladjectivePositive tone

Large in quantity; abundant; giving generously

lavishadjectivePositive tone

Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious

liberaladjectivePositive tone

Generous in giving; given freely; open to new ideas

magnanimousadjectivePositive tone

Very generous or forgiving; noble in spirit

munificentadjectivePositive tone

Very generous; lavish in giving

philanthropicadjectivePositive tone

Seeking to promote the welfare of others; generous

unstintingadjectivePositive tone

Given or giving without restraint; very generous

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