GRE Word List
LUCRE
monetary gain : profit
The meaning of the word lucre is monetary gain : profit.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| adherent | one who adheres to something: such as |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |
| waft | to move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium |
| depreciate | to lower in honor or esteem |
| pungent | sharply painful |
| enjoin | to direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition |
| ambrosia | the food of the Greek and Roman gods |
| decipher | decode |
| impious | not pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent |
| crone | a cruel or ugly old woman |