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
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| chronic | continuing or occurring again and again for a long time |
| hereafter | after this in sequence or in time |
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| paraphrase | a restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form |
| dirge | a song or hymn of grief or lamentation |
| destitute | lacking something needed or desirable |
| hostility | deep-seated usually mutual ill will |
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