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| amateur |
one who pursues an activity or is devoted to a study purely for intrinsic reward rather than monetary gain. [1/5 definitions] |
| big league |
(informal; often pl.) an area of highest competition, achievement, reward, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| big-league |
(informal) of, concerning, or suitable for an area of highest competition, achievement, reward, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| bonus |
a donation or payment in excess of what is required, usu. as a reward for exceeding the terms of a contract. [1/3 definitions] |
| bounty |
a reward or payment, esp. offered by a government for apprehending outlaws or for killing certain kinds of wild animals. [1/3 definitions] |
| crown |
a wreath or other ornamental circlet conferred as a reward or mark of honor for an athletic, military, or other achievement. [2/21 definitions] |
| deserve |
to be worthy or suited for something given such as a reward, punishment, or other requital. [1/2 definitions] |
| dividend |
a bonus or unexpected reward or benefit. [1/4 definitions] |
| hack2 |
one who surrenders professional or artistic integrity or commitment in return for monetary reward. [1/10 definitions] |
| hire |
to take on as an employee for money or other reward. [1/5 definitions] |
| hit the jackpot |
(informal) to have sudden good luck or success, esp. with a financial reward. |
| honorarium |
a payment or other reward made to a professional person in recognition of services for which, by tradition, there is no set fee. |
| informer |
one who secretly provides incriminating information about another, esp. for reward. |
| justice |
deserved treatment, reward, or punishment. [1/5 definitions] |
| kickback |
a sum of money given, typically secretly, to one in a powerful position, usu. as a reward for having used his or her influence to make a business deal possible. [1/2 definitions] |
| Lazarus |
according to the New Testament, the diseased beggar whose reward is heaven in the parable of the rich man and the beggar. [1/2 definitions] |
| merit |
character or achievement that deserves reward, praise, or approval. [1/5 definitions] |
| meritorious |
having merit; worthy of praise or reward. |
| oyster |
something with the promise of a prize or reward. [1/3 definitions] |
| palm2 |
a victory or success, or the reward resulting from it. [1/3 definitions] |
| payment |
due reward or punishment. [1/3 definitions] |
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