The prefix 'bene-' means 'good'. Which word describes a person who does good for others?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. benefactor
- Step 1: 'Bene' is good and 'factor' comes from a word for doer. Step 2. A benefactor is a person who does good, such as giving money to a cause. Answer: benefactor. Why not the others: beneficiary: This is a person who receives help, not the person who gives it. benevolence: This is the quality of being kind, not a person. beneath: This means underneath.
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