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Question 0

BENEFICIAL

Answer 0

Helpful.

Synonym: advantageous, salutary
Sentence: There is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial for one’s health.

Question 1

BENEFACTOR

Answer 1

One who offers financial help.

Synonym: patron
Sentence: Michael’s aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.

Question 2

BRANDISH

Answer 2

To shake or wave menacingly.

Synonym: flourish, swing
Sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.

Question 3

BUFFER

Answer 3

Protective barrier.

Synonym: cushiln, mediator
Sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against heavy rain.

Question 4

BUFFOONERY

Answer 4

Foolish behavior.

Synonym: jocularity, clowning
Sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after class for his buffoonery.