GRE Word List

USURY

the lending of money with an interest charge for its use

The meaning of the word usury is the lending of money with an interest charge for its use.

Random words

WordMeaning
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
jargonthe technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
concentrichaving a common center
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp
compilationthe act or process of compiling