Emolument vs Emollient

Emolument vs Emollient

Emolument – monetary compensation or fee for employment

For e.g.:

1. Vikas’ salary and emoluments come up to a huge figure.

2. The Director of JustHere Technologies gets a monthly emolument for his trouble.

Emollient – moisturising lotion or cream applied to dry skin to soothe it

For e.g.:

1. Boroline is a good emollient; it healed Victoria’s cracked heels in a month.

2. Raji suggests aloe vera as an emollient for your skin.

Read the following sentences and fill in the blanks with the right word

1. The doctor has recommended an _______ (emolument/emollient) for my eczema.
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2. This job carries an ______ (emolument/emollient) worth five lakh rupees per annum.
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3. Raghu, apply an __________ (emolument/emollient) on that sun burn.
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4. Vimala’s ________ (emolument/emollient) includes a fixed component and a variable component.
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5. Tara, can you suggest a good ________ (emolument/emollient) for a rash?
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