GRE Word List
RAMSHACKLE
appearing ready to collapse : rickety
The meaning of the word ramshackle is appearing ready to collapse : rickety.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stampede | a wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals |
| sturdy | firmly built or constituted : stout |
| bemoan | to express deep grief or distress over |
| outgoing | going away : departing |
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |
| diffidence | the quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident |
| worldly | of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs |
| manacle | a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff |
| fleece | the coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep) |
| tutelage | instruction especially of an individual |