BENEVOLENT most nearly means:

BENEVOLENT means showing kindness, generosity, or good will. From Latin 'bene' (good) + 'volens' (wishing). Example: 'The benevolent donor gave millions to charity.' Recognizing the 'bene-' prefix is a strong strategy: it almost always indicates something positive. Other 'bene-' words: BENEFIT (something good or helpful), BENEFICIAL (helpful, favorable), BENEFACTOR (a person who gives help), BENIGN (not harmful). The opposite prefix 'mal-' means bad: MALEVOLENT (wishing harm — the antonym of benevolent), MALICE, MALIGNANT, MALADY. Knowing roots and prefixes lets you decode unfamiliar words. The ASVAB rewards systematic vocabulary study; consistent reading of varied material (newspapers, books, military publications) builds the vocabulary needed for high scores.