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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WordMeaning
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
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panaceaa remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
insubordinationdisobedient to authority
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
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compellingthat compels: such as