GRE Word List
LUCRATIVE
producing wealth : profitable
The meaning of the word lucrative is producing wealth : profitable.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| remit | to lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly |
| inquisitor | one who inquires or makes inquisition |
| smirk | to smile in a smug or condescending way |
| primogeniture | the state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents |
| wax | a substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax |
| guise | a form or style of dress : costume |
| scaffold | a temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground |
| cull | to select from a group : choose |
| chorus | a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action |
| jaunt | a usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure |