GRE Word List
EPAULET
something that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
The meaning of the word epaulet is something that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| intangible | not tangible : impalpable |
| spoonerism | a transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil) |
| respite | a period of temporary delay |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |
| cogitate | to ponder or meditate on usually intently |
| cynosure | the northern constellation Ursa Minor |
| taxonomist | the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics |
| implausible | not plausible : provoking disbelief |
| homespun | spun or made at home |
| pass_off | present falsely; represent falsely to be |