GRE Word List

EMOLUMENT

the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites

The meaning of the word emolument is the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites.

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WordMeaning
resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource
retributionrecompense
groovea long narrow channel or depression
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
regaleto entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies
fluencythe quality or state of being fluent
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
hideto put out of sight : secrete
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages