GRE Word List

LUCRE

monetary gain : profit

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

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smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
renderto melt down
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
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pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
aquilinecurving like an eagle's beak
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