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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steeplofty
gregarioustending to associate with others of one's kind : social
dozeto sleep lightly
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
dehydrateto remove bound water or hydrogen and oxygen from (a chemical compound) in the proportion in which they form water
imperilto bring into peril : endanger