Q1 Choose the synonym of BENEVOLENT: (a) hostile (b) kind (c) wealthy (d) cautious.
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(b) kind.
"Bene" means good or well - the same root as benefit, benign and benefactor - and "volent" is wishing. Benevolent is well-wishing, so kind. "Hostile" is its antonym, which is why it is offered first.