bon ben words Flashcards

memorize for test

1
Q

bounteous

A

generously given or giving; bountiful

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

bonus

A

an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

benign

A

gentle/kind

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

bonanza

A

a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

beneficiary

A

a person who derives advantage from something, especially a trust, will, or life insurance policy.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

benediction

A

the utterance or bestowing of a blessing, especially at the end of a religious service.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

bon vivant

A

a person who enjoys a sociable and luxurious lifestyle.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

bona fide

A

genuine; real

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

benevolent

A

well meaning and kindly.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

benefactor

A

a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

connotation

A

an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

denotation

A

the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly