GRE Word List
LUCRE
monetary gain : profit
The meaning of the word lucre is monetary gain : profit.
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|---|---|
| strut | to become turgid : swell |
| seedy | containing or full of seeds |
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| authoritative | having, marked by, or proceeding from authority |
| colossal | of, relating to, or resembling a colossus |
| avuncular | suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality |
| subtlety | the quality or state of being subtle |
| flicker | to move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter |
| venture | to proceed especially in the face of danger |
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