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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WordMeaning
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
dexterousmentally adroit and skillful : clever
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
plumea feather of a bird: such as
courtthe residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
neophytea new convert : proselyte
dieto pass from physical life : expire