GRE Word List
LUCRE
monetary gain : profit
The meaning of the word lucre is monetary gain : profit.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| remiss | negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless |
| licentious | lacking legal or moral restraints |
| adjourn | to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time |
| gaffe | a social or diplomatic blunder |
| deleterious | harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way |
| incidental | being likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence |
| wastrel | vagabond |
| halcyon | characterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |
| rancor | bitter deep-seated ill will |