GRE Word List
MERCENARY
motivated solely by money or gain; N.
The meaning of the word mercenary is motivated solely by money or gain; N..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| meteoric | like a meteor; swift; momentarily brilliant; Ex. meteoric rise to fame; N. meteor |
| intractable | unruly; difficult to manage; Ex. intractable problem/child |
| tout | promote or publicize (one's goods or service); praise excessively (as a form of advertisement); CF. advertise |
| paragon | model of perfection; Ex. paragon of virtue |
| dictum | authoritative and weighty statement (made by a judge in court); saying; maxim; CF. obiter dictum: incidental, nonbinding remark (something said in passing) |
| indeterminate | uncertain; not clearly fixed; indefinite |
| wizened | shriveled; withered; Ex. wizened apple/old lady |
| raucous | (of voice) harsh and unpleasant; (of people) disorderly and boisterous; Ex. raucous shouts |
| transgression | violation of a law; sin; V. transgress: go beyond (a limit); violate; do wrong |
| ignite | kindle; light; catch fire or set fire to |
