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bene, bon
Friday Vocabulary
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English
8th Grade
09/26/2011

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bene, bon
Definition
good; well
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benediction
(N)
Definition
a blessing;
an invocation of divine blessing at end of church service
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benefit
(N)
Definition
an event held to raise funds;
something that promotes or enhances well-being; advantage
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benefit
(V)
Definition
to be helpful or useful to;
to gain advantage; profit
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beneficent
(Adj)
Definition
beneficial; producing benefit; characterized by or performing an act of kindness or charity
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benign
(Adj)
Definition
not malignant; of a kind disposition; manifesting gentleness and mildness; tending to promote well-being
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benevolent
(adj.)
Definition
kindly; of, concerned with, or organized for the benefit of charity
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beneficial
(adj.)
Definition
promoting a favorable result; enhancing well-being; advantageous
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beneficiary
(n)
Definition
anyone receiving a benefit; in law, the recipient of funds, property, or other benefits, as from an insurance policy or will
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benefactor
(n)
Definition
one who gives financial or other aid
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bonus
(n)
Definition
somthing given or paid in addition to what is usual or expected
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bon vivant
(n)
Definition
a person who has refined tastes and especially one who enjoys good food and drink
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bona fide
(adj.)
Definition
done or made in good faith; sincere
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bon bon
(n)
Definition
a good good; candy that often has a center of fondant, fruit, or nuts and is coated with chocolate or fondant
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bon mot
(n)
Definition
a good word; a clever saying; a witticism
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bonanza
(n)
Definition
a rich mine, vein, or pocket of ore; a source of great wealth or prosperity
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bon voyage
(adj. and i)
Definition
used to wish a departing traveler a pleasant journey
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