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What is the definition of benediction?
What is the definition of benediction?
- A family member receiving an inheritance
- A person who donates money
- A good blessing in a religious service (correct)
- A favorable outcome
What does a benefactor do?
What does a benefactor do?
- Offers help or donates money (correct)
- Has a good effect
- Receives an inheritance
- Gives a blessing
What does beneficial mean?
What does beneficial mean?
Having a good outcome; favorable
Define beneficiary.
Define beneficiary.
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What does the term benefit mean?
What does the term benefit mean?
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Benevolent means kind; good-hearted.
Benevolent means kind; good-hearted.
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What does benign signify?
What does benign signify?
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Define bonafide.
Define bonafide.
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What is a bonus?
What is a bonus?
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Translate 'bon voyage'.
Translate 'bon voyage'.
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What do the root words ben, bene, bon mean?
What do the root words ben, bene, bon mean?
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Vocabulary Root Words: Ben, Bene, Bon
- Root words "ben," "bene," and "bon" signify goodness or well-being.
Benedicition
- Refers to a religious blessing given during a service.
Benefactor
- Describes an individual who provides assistance or financial support to others.
Beneficial
- Indicates something that results in positive outcomes or advantages.
Beneficiary
- A person entitled to receive benefits, such as an inheritance, from another.
Benefit
- Represents the act of gaining or receiving positive results from an action or situation.
Benevolent
- Characterizes someone who is kind-hearted and shows goodwill towards others.
Benign
- Conveys a sense of favorableness; refers to something that is harmless and has a positive impact.
Bonafide
- Denotes authenticity and sincerity; describes something genuine or real.
Bonus
- Refers to additional benefits or rewards, often monetary, received beyond what was anticipated.
Bon Voyage
- A French expression wishing someone a pleasant journey; translates to "have a good trip."
Summary of Root Words
- "Ben," "bene," and "bon" collectively underscore the theme of good or well across various contexts.
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