Lucre

From the Lat. lucrum, “gain.” 1 Tim. 3:3, “not given to filthy lucre.” Some MSS. have not the word so rendered, and the expression has been omitted in the Revised Version.

Part of speech: noun (n.)

Gain in money or goods; profit; riches; -- often in an ill sense. The lust of lucre and the dread of death. Pope.