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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peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
virulentmarked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
ecclesiasticecclesiastical
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
tortuousmarked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding