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munificent

//mjuːˈnɪfɪsnt//
English Definition
Very generous; lavish.
中文释义
慷慨的;大方的
Example Sentence

A munificent bequest from a former student allowed the library to keep its reading room open through the summer.

一位旧生慷慨的遗赠,使图书馆的阅览室得以整个夏天开放。

Synonyms
generous lavish bountiful
Antonyms
stingy miserly
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
muni(礼物) + fic(做) → 大方馈赠。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “munificent”?

  1. A Plentiful; abundant.
  2. B Easily deceived.
  3. C Very generous; lavish.
  4. D Drawing from diverse sources.
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C — Very generous; lavish.. “munificent” means Very generous; lavish..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Very generous; lavish.”?

  1. A profuse
  2. B munificent
  3. C eclectic
  4. D gullible
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B — munificent. “munificent” means Very generous; lavish..

Common questions about “munificent”

What does “munificent” mean?

munificent — Very generous; lavish.. In Chinese: 慷慨的;大方的.

How do you pronounce “munificent”?

munificent is pronounced //mjuːˈnɪfɪsnt//.

How is “munificent” used in a sentence?

A munificent bequest from a former student allowed the library to keep its reading room open through the summer. (一位旧生慷慨的遗赠,使图书馆的阅览室得以整个夏天开放。)

What are synonyms for “munificent”?

generous, lavish, bountiful — all close in meaning to munificent (Very generous; lavish.).

What is the opposite of “munificent”?

stingy, miserly — each the opposite of munificent (Very generous; lavish.).

Is “munificent” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. munificent is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “munificent”?

muni(礼物) + fic(做) → 大方馈赠。

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