GRE Word List

LUCRE

monetary gain : profit

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

Random words

WordMeaning
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
homagea feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord
canarda false or unfounded report or story
abusiveusing harsh, insulting language
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
prognosticateto foretell from signs or symptoms : predict
inestimableincapable of being estimated or computed
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters