Benevolent

adjective · SAT

Meaning: Kind and well-meaning; wanting to do good for others.

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A) Kind and well-meaning; wanting to do good for others.. “Benevolent” means: Kind and well-meaning; wanting to do good for others.

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a preference or prejudice that prevents fair, objective judgment

concise and exact use of words

a feeling of friendship and trust among people who spend time or work together

shrewd and careful, especially in business or money matters

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

wary and unwilling to take risks

clear, logical, and convincing in argument

showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself