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pelf

noun

/pɛlf/

Meaning

Money, especially when gained dishonorably.

The corrupt official was motivated only by pelf.

wealth, riches, lucre, gains

poverty, need, honesty

ill-gotten pelf, pursue pelf, seek pelf, corrupt pelf

A statement or situation that seems contradictory but may reveal a deeper truth.

the condition of being unable to sleep

Foolish or ridiculous behavior intended to amuse.

The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.

moving air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction

a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance