GRE Word List

SHAMBLES

a meat market

The meaning of the word shambles is a meat market.

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WordMeaning
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
serratednotched or toothed on the edge
lopsidedleaning to one side
servileof or befitting a menial position
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
crypta chamber (such as a vault) wholly or partly underground
infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm