GRE Word List

SHAMBLES

a meat market

The meaning of the word shambles is a meat market.

Random words

WordMeaning
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
premonitorygiving warning
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
breadthdistance from side to side : width
humdrummonotonous
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
entrancepower or permission to enter : admission
forlornbereft
kneelto position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor