GRE Word List
EARN
to receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
The meaning of the word earn is to receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| peccadillo | a slight offense |
| commemorate | to call to remembrance |
| institute | something that is instituted: such as |
| prophetic | of, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy |
| turmoil | a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion |
| brawny | muscular |
| sinecure | an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income |
| exorcise | to expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| despoil | to strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage |