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.

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equinoxeither of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate
attireto put garments on : dress
ruminantan animal that chews the cud
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
nauseaa stomach distress with distaste for food and an urge to vomit
spartana native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta