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
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
stagnantnot flowing in a current or stream
onslaughtan especially fierce attack
blemishto spoil by a flaw
cadeta younger brother or son
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
aboriginalbeing the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
husbandrythe cultivation or production of plants or animals : agriculture
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark