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.

Random words

WordMeaning
recipientone that receives : receiver
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
noosea loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn
predilectionan established preference for something
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
subsideto sink or fall to the bottom : settle
gullany of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread