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

WordMeaning
collagean artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface
cordonan ornamental cord or ribbon
satiatefilled to satiety
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor
vagaryan erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing