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.

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fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business
gastronomythe art or science of good eating
onusburden
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong