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lucre

noun

/ˈluːkər/

Meaning

money, especially when regarded as sordid or gained dishonorably

He was motivated more by lucre than by duty.

filthy lucre

money, profit, wealth, cash

poverty, loss

filthy lucre, driven by lucre, pursuit of lucre

a hard, transparent material used for windows, bottles, and other objects

An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to some...

a large citrus fruit similar to grapefruit; pomelo

forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult

a person who attacks another

A statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger, problem, or other unpleasant sit...