GRE Word List

RAMSHACKLE

appearing ready to collapse : rickety

The meaning of the word ramshackle is appearing ready to collapse : rickety.

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analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail
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renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
crossbreedhybridize
impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
symbiosisthe living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism)
mauvea moderate purple, violet, or lilac color
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory