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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invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued
edicta proclamation having the force of law
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qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
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acquittala setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
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