GRE Word List
LUCRE
monetary gain : profit
The meaning of the word lucre is monetary gain : profit.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| proclivity | an inclination or predisposition toward something |
| bask | to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
| anonymity | the quality or state of being anonymous |
| outlaw | a person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law |
| ejaculation | an act of ejaculating |
| gourmet | a connoisseur of food and drink |
| upshot | the final result : outcome |
| beget | to procreate as the father : sire |