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Here is Your Word for Today. May 25, 2008 |
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Pronunciation : loo-kra-tiv 1. producing wealth 2. producing a sizeable profit 3. highly profitable 4. productive, well-paid Middle English lucratif, from Old French, from Latin lucrâtîvus, from lucrâtus, past participle of lucrârî, to profit, from lucrum, profit advantageous, fat, moneymaking, profitable, remunerative, rewarding, productive, well-paid poorly paid, unproductive, unprofitable • She signed a very lucrative contract with the basketball association. • What they followed was a lucrative marketing strategy. • In 1809 he was a captain in the Guards, wore medals, and held some special lucrative posts in Petersburg. • And it is to be noted, that the trade of merchandize, being the most lucrative, may bear usury at a good rate; other contracts not so. • lucratively : Adverb • lucrativeness : Noun • lucre : Noun
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