In words such as benefit and benevolent, the prefix bene- means
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Correct answer to question 114 (Word Knowledge): well or good
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Bene- means well or good, so a benefit does you good and a benevolent person wishes others well. It is the direct opposite of mal-, which means bad.
Updated: November 2026
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