GRE Word List
LUCRE
monetary gain : profit
The meaning of the word lucre is monetary gain : profit.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| contortions | to twist in a violent manner |
| iota | an infinitesimal amount : jot |
| manipulate | to treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner |
| cipher | zero |
| indulge | to yield to the desire of : humor |
| bountiful | liberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors |
| quietude | a quiet state : repose |
| humus | a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic |
| incidental | being likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence |
| humid | containing or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive |