ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)Word Knowledge (WK)Easy
Which word is a synonym for <b>benevolent</b>?
- AApathetic
- BHostile
- CCruel
- DKind
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Kind
Benevolent means well meaning and kindly. Therefore, 'kind' is the most direct synonym.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Apathetic means showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern, which is unrelated.
- B. Hostile means unfriendly or antagonistic, which is an antonym.
- C. Cruel means willfully causing pain or suffering to others, which is an antonym.
Benevolent
Well meaning and kindly.
- Often describes actions, leadership, or character.
- Implies a desire to do good.
- Root 'bene' means good.
Memory trick: Benevolent Ben always 'bends' over backward to be nice.