GRE Word List
RAMSHACKLE
(of a building or vehicle) poorly constructed; rickety; falling apart
The meaning of the word ramshackle is (of a building or vehicle) poorly constructed; rickety; falling apart.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| responsiveness | state of reacting readily to appeals, orders, etc.; ADJ. responsive: readily reacting; Ex. responsive to treatment |
| fritter | waste (time or money on unimportant things) |
| lull | moment of calm; period of reduced activity; Ex. a lull in the rain; V: cause to become less active; cause to sleep or rest; Ex. lull the opponents into a false sense of security; CF. lullaby |
| blight | plant disease; V: infect with blight; ruin; destroy |
| mongrel | plant or animal (esp. a dog) of mixed breed; ADJ. |
| euphony | sweet sound; ADJ. euphonious |
| hindsight | understanding the nature of an event after it has actually happened |
| polity | (particular form of) political organization; form of government of nation or state; Ex. student polity |
| pastoral | rural; of rural life; idyllic; of a pastor |
| fluency | smoothness of speech; ADJ. fluent |
