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
quandarya state of perplexity or doubt
toutto make much of : promote
visionthe act or power of seeing : sight
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course
venisonthe edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
lecheryinordinate (see inordinate