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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coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
frivolousof little weight or importance
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
lecterna stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
incarcerateto put in prison
oddsthe probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances