Word of the Day: Perquisite

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Friday, June 30, 2023
Perquisite
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Perquisite
noun 1. Another term for perk.

2. A thing regarded as a special right or privilege enjoyed as a result of one's position.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
"Unlimited vacation time is a perquisite that more employers are offering to attract new talent."
"My favorite perquisite is the professional-level coffee bar at the office."
"What you consider to be a nice perquisite may be a requirement for others."
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Latin, late 16th century
Why This Word?
The word "perk" is actually an abbreviation of "perquisite," meaning "a privilege enjoyed as a result of one's position." The Latin word "perquirere" ("search diligently for") is the root of this word, and it makes sense, as you might hunt for specific perks in a new job. ...
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Coeval Preprandial
Cognoscente Eudaemonic
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