GRE Word List

LUCRE

monetary gain : profit

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

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embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
assuageto lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease
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criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
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muskyhaving an odor of or resembling musk
insightfulexhibiting or characterized by insight
repulseto drive or beat back : repel