GRE Word List
SHAMBLES
a meat market
The meaning of the word shambles is a meat market.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| breach | infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard |
| feint | something feigned |
| blotch | to mark or mar with blotches |
| miasma | a vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease |
| aver | to declare positively |
| extol | to praise highly : glorify |
| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
| plumber | a dealer or worker in lead |
| impede | to interfere with or slow the progress of |
| contempt | the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain |