This week’s Greek or Latin Root is… ben, bene, bon
What words do you know that have the roots “ben, bene or bon” in them?
What do you think the roots “ben, bene and bon” mean?
Here’s a hint…
ben, bene, bon means good or well
benediction A GOOD blessing in a religious service
benefactor a GOOD person who offers help or donates money
beneficial Having a GOOD outcome Favorable
beneficiary A person who receives something GOOD from someone else, such as an inheritance
benefit To gain or receive GOOD results from something
benevolent Kind GOOD-hearted
benign Favorable Having a GOOD effect Not harmful
bonafide In GOOD faith Authentic Genuine Real
bonus Anything GOOD that is received over and beyond what was expected (usually money)
bon voyage French for “have a GOOD trip”
Our ben, bene, bon words benediction benefactor beneficial beneficiary benefit benevolent benign bonafide bonus bon voyage