GRE Word List
SHAMBLES
a meat market
The meaning of the word shambles is a meat market.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| imperious | marked by arrogant assurance : domineering |
| engaging | tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive |
| apparent | open to view : visible |
| insouciant | lighthearted unconcern : nonchalance |
| satyr | a sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry |
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
| roue | a man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake |
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| menagerie | a place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition |