GRE Word List

MERCANTILE

of or relating to merchants or trading

The meaning of the word mercantile is of or relating to merchants or trading.

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oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
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jocundmarked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness
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killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
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devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises