GRE Word List

LUCRE

monetary gain : profit

The meaning of the word lucre is monetary gain : profit.

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WordMeaning
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
jumbleto move in a confused or disordered manner
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
fraughtfull of or accompanied by something specified
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
providentfrugal