GRE Word List
LUCRE
monetary gain : profit
The meaning of the word lucre is monetary gain : profit.
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|---|---|
| controvert | to dispute or oppose by reasoning |
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| superfluous | exceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra |
| apotheosis | the perfect form or example of something : quintessence |
| exclaim | to cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion |
| quietude | a quiet state : repose |
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| remunerative | serving to remunerate |
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