GRE vocabulary
Magnanimous
Generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.
Example
"Despite the harsh criticism, the magnanimous leader chose to forgive his detractors and work towards unity."
Etymology
From Latin magnanimus 'great-souled,' from magnus 'great' + animus 'soul, spirit.'
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