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Benev­olent

[buh-NEV-uh-lent]

benevolent-malevolent definitions
Hint 1.

The Latin root bene means "good."

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

“Those who are benevolent are sometimes said to have ‘big hearts,’ whereas those who are malevolent are sometimes said to have ‘small, cold hearts.’”

Which is the best definition of benevolent?

A.

Generous in gift giving


B.

Kind or charitable in nature


C.

Charismatic or endearing to others


D.

Mean or vile in nature


Hint 1.

The Latin root bene means "good."

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

“Those who are benevolent are sometimes said to have ‘big hearts,’ whereas those who are malevolent are sometimes said to have ‘small, cold hearts.’”

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