Greek and Latin Roots: BEN, BENE, BON

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What does the root 'BEN' mean?

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The root 'BEN' means 'good' or 'well'.

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

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What is a beneficiary?

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A beneficiary is a person who receives something good from someone else, such as an inheritance.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What does 'bonafide' mean?

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Bonafide means in good faith; authentic; genuine; real.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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What is the meaning of 'bon voyage'?

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Bon voyage is French for 'have a good trip'.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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What does it mean to benefit from something?

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To benefit from something means to gain or receive good results from it.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What does 'benevolent' mean?

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Benevolent means kind; good-hearted.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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What is a bonus?

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A bonus is something extra or additional, often given as a reward.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What does 'benediction' mean?

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Benediction means a blessing or expression of good wishes.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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What does 'benign' mean?

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Benign means gentle and kindly; not harmful.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What is the meaning of 'benefactor'?

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A benefactor is a person who gives help, especially financial aid, to a person or cause.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C