gainfully
in a way that yields profit or useful result
Gainfully in a sentence
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He spent the summer gainfully, learning a trade that would support him for decades.
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The committee dismissed the proposal as blank, pointing out that its projected revenues depended on conditions no economy had ever sustained.
More GRE words starting with G
an embarrassing social mistake or blunder, especially in a public setting
providing profit or income; productive
to deny or contradict; to declare false
one who denies, opposes, or contradicts
bold, brazen impudence or nerve
causing irritation or resentment; vexing
producing a sudden, startling burst of energy or excitement
to shock or stir into sudden action
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