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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ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
avalanchea large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
impudencethe quality or state of being impudent
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
penetrateto pass into or through