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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eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
demeritoffense
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
purportedreputed
glamoran exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness
tentativenot fully worked out or developed
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
humdrummonotonous