Mercenary describes someone primarily motivated by interest in money or financial gain.
Mercenary describes someone primarily motivated by interest in money or financial gain.
| Word | mercenary |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | ADJ. |
| Definition | interested in money or gain. |
| Sentence | Andy's every act was prompted by mercenary motives: his first question was always, "What's in it for me?" |
Tags: psat
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