| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | accolade | an award or expression of praise |
| 2. | acknowledgment | accepting and noting a contribution |
| 3. | advancement | progress to a higher level |
| 4. | allowance | a regular amount given |
| 5. | amends | compensation for a mistake |
| 6. | appreciation | recognition of value or effort |
| 7. | approval | a favorable opinion expressed |
| 8. | award | an official prize or honor |
| 9. | badge | a symbol of achievement |
| 10. | benefit | an advantage gained |
| 11. | bonus | extra payment or benefit |
| 12. | bounty | a reward offered for capture |
| 13. | cash award | money given as an award |
| 14. | cash bonus | bonus paid in cash |
| 15. | cash prize | a prize of money |
| 16. | certificate | a document recognizing achievement |
| 17. | citation | official mention for achievement |
| 18. | commendation | formal praise for good work |
| 19. | commission | payment based on sales |
| 20. | compensation | payment for work or loss |
| 21. | compliment | a spoken expression of praise |
| 22. | credit | acknowledgment for contribution |
| 23. | damages | money awarded for harm |
| 24. | day off | a free day from work |
| 25. | distinction | recognition of excellence |
| 26. | distinguished honor | high recognition for achievement |
| 27. | dividend | a share of company profits |
| 28. | earnings | money earned from work |
| 29. | elevation | raising to higher rank |
| 30. | emolument | salary or fee from employment |
| 31. | fee | payment for a service |
| 32. | freebie | something given for free |
| 33. | fringe benefit | a nonwage job benefit |
| 34. | gain | something obtained or earned |
| 35. | gift | something given without payment |
| 36. | giveaway | a free item offered publicly |
| 37. | gold star | symbolic praise for good work |
| 38. | goodie | a small pleasant gift |
| 39. | grant | money given for a purpose |
| 40. | gratitude | thankful appreciation shown |
| 41. | gratuity | a tip given for service |
| 42. | handout | something given without charge |
| 43. | health benefit | health coverage as a benefit |
| 44. | honor | special recognition for achievement |
| 45. | honorarium | payment for a professional service |
| 46. | honorific | a title showing respect |
| 47. | incentive | something that motivates action |
| 48. | income | money received regularly |
| 49. | increment | a small increase in amount |
| 50. | indemnity | compensation for loss or damage |
| 51. | inducement | something that persuades or motivates |
| 52. | jackpot | a very large prize |
| 53. | kudos | praise and credit for success |
| 54. | laurel | honor for achievement |
| 55. | medal | a metal award for achievement |
| 56. | merit pay | pay based on performance |
| 57. | pay | money received for work |
| 58. | payment | money given in exchange |
| 59. | payout | money paid out |
| 60. | perk | an extra job benefit |
| 61. | plaque | a mounted award for recognition |
| 62. | praise | expressed approval for achievement |
| 63. | premium | a special added payment |
| 64. | present | a gift given to someone |
| 65. | prize | something given for winning |
| 66. | profit | financial gain from activity |
| 67. | quid pro quo | something given in return |
| 68. | raise | an increase in pay |
| 69. | recognition | public acknowledgment of achievement |
| 70. | recompense | payment for effort or harm |
| 71. | remuneration | money paid for services |
| 72. | retention bonus | bonus for staying employed |
| 73. | return | something received in exchange |
| 74. | ribbon | an award ribbon for placing |
| 75. | royalty | payment for use of rights |
| 76. | salary increase | higher salary for work |
| 77. | settlement | payment resolving a claim |
| 78. | share | a portion received from a total |
| 79. | signing bonus | bonus for joining a job |
| 80. | slice | a share of something received |
| 81. | spot bonus | immediate bonus for good work |
| 82. | stipend | a fixed regular allowance |
| 83. | subsidy | financial support from an authority |
| 84. | swag | free promotional items |
| 85. | take | money gained from an activity |
| 86. | thank-you | something given to show thanks |
| 87. | thanks | expressed gratitude for help |
| 88. | tip | small payment for service |
| 89. | title | a name granting rank or honor |
| 90. | token of appreciation | a small gift of thanks |
| 91. | treat | something enjoyable given as a gift |
| 92. | trophy | a prize symbolizing victory |
| 93. | upgrade | an improvement in status or level |
| 94. | uplift | an increase in pay or status |
| 95. | vacation day | a day off as a benefit |
| 96. | wage increase | higher wages for work |
| 97. | wages | pay for work, often hourly |
| 98. | windfall | unexpected gain or benefit |
| 99. | winnings | money won in a contest |
| 100. | yield | the amount produced or returned |