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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WordMeaning
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
kleptomaniaca person evidencing kleptomania
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
amiablefriendly, sociable, and congenial
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
jabto pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object
overturean initiative toward agreement or action : proposal