Master confusing words with ease
Perquisite vs. Prerequisite
Perquisite
/ˈpɜːkwəzɪt/Examples:
The holiday bonus is a nice perquisite of working here.One of the perquisites of membership includes exclusive events.Dental coverage is considered a perquisite in some jobs.
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Prerequisite
/priːˈrekwəzət/Examples:
Basic programming is a prerequisite for this course.Strong writing skills are a prerequisite for journalism.Knowledge of calculus is a prerequisite for physics.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Remember that perquisite is related to a benefit or privilege, similar to perk, which both start with per.
- Prerequisite has pre which means before, indicating something needs to be completed first.
- A perquisite is a type of reward, while prerequisite is more about requirements.
- Perquisite is often used in the context of employment, whereas prerequisite is used broadly in education and processes.
- Imagine a person getting a perk for their job as a perquisite, contrasting with a pre-requisite step needed for progress in a course.
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