GRE Word List

MERCENARY

one that serves merely for wages

The meaning of the word mercenary is one that serves merely for wages.

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atheistica person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism
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plumagethe feathers of a bird
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outskirtsa part remote from the center : border
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rescindto take away : remove