Beneficent
mediumPositive tonebuh-NEF-ih-sunt
adjective
Definition
Doing good or causing good to be done; generous and kind
Memory hook
BENE-FICENT: doing GOOD things (bene = good) — generous and kind in actions.
Word roots
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Examples
“The beneficent donor funded scholarships for underprivileged students.”
“Her beneficent influence transformed the struggling organization.”
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Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The ______ donor funded scholarships for underprivileged students.”
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beneficent
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GRE Tip
Beneficent is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "benevolent" or "charitable" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "malevolent".
Related GRE Words
benevolent
Well-meaning and kindly; generous and charitable
philanthropic
Seeking to promote the welfare of others; generous
magnanimous
Very generous or forgiving; noble in spirit
benign
Gentle, harmless, or not serious; not causing harm or danger
liberal
Generous in giving; given freely; open to new ideas
stinting
Restrictive or ungenerous in giving or spending
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