bon ben words Flashcards
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bounteous
generously given or giving; bountiful
bonus
an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance.
benign
gentle/kind
bonanza
a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits.
beneficiary
a person who derives advantage from something, especially a trust, will, or life insurance policy.
benediction
the utterance or bestowing of a blessing, especially at the end of a religious service.
bon vivant
a person who enjoys a sociable and luxurious lifestyle.
bona fide
genuine; real
benevolent
well meaning and kindly.
benefactor
a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause
connotation
an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning
denotation
the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests