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
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
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occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
repudiateto refuse to accept
furoran angry or maniacal fit : rage
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
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injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental