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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Define 'benefit'.

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To gain or receive good results from something.

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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 'beneficial' mean?

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Having a good outcome; favorable.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is the meaning of 'bonafide'?

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In good faith; authentic; genuine; real.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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What is a 'bonus'?

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Anything good that is received over and beyond what was expected, usually money.

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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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Define 'benevolent'.

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Kind; good-hearted.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

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What does 'benefactor' mean?

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A person who gives money or other help 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

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What is the meaning of 'beneficiary'?

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A person who receives benefits, especially from a will or insurance policy.

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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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Define 'benediction'.

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A blessing; an 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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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