GRE Word List
LUCRE
monetary gain : profit
The meaning of the word lucre is monetary gain : profit.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
| injurious | inflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental |
| homage | a feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord |
| canard | a false or unfounded report or story |
| abusive | using harsh, insulting language |
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| prognosticate | to foretell from signs or symptoms : predict |
| inestimable | incapable of being estimated or computed |
| spoilsport | one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others |
| squabble | a noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters |