perquisite — an additional right or privilege, especially one enjoyed as a result of one's position
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an additional right or privilege, especially one enjoyed as a result of one's position
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɜːrkwɪzɪt/
Korean meaning: 특권, 특전 (지위나 직책으로 인해 얻는 추가 혜택)
Korean pronunciation: **퍼**크위짓
Example Sentences
- The CEO's perquisites include a private jet and a luxury company car.
- Free coffee all day is my favorite perquisite of this job, even though I can't sleep at night!
- She considered the gym membership as one of the valuable perquisites of her new position.
perquisite
NOUN//ˈpɜːrkwɪzɪt//
an additional right or privilege, especially one enjoyed as a result of one's position
The CEO enjoys company car perquisites while employees use public parking
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From Latin 'perquisitus,' the past participle of 'perquirere,' meaning 'to search for thoroughly' or 'to obtain.' The prefix 'per-' means 'through' or 'thoroughly,' and 'quaerere' means 'to seek' or 'to ask.'
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“The CEO's perquisites include a private jet and a luxury company car.”
“Free coffee all day is my favorite perquisite of this job, even though I can't sleep at night!”
“She considered the gym membership as one of the valuable perquisites of her new position.”
“The professor's perquisites included free parking, which was worth more than gold on campus.”
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