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 |
|---|---|
| encumber | weigh down |
| redress | to set right : remedy |
| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |
| repository | a place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository |
| apparent | open to view : visible |
| domineer | to exercise arbitrary or overbearing control |
| abhor | to regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe |
| matriculate | to enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university |
| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |
| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |