GRE Word List

SHAMBLES

a meat market

The meaning of the word shambles is a meat market.

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WordMeaning
vantagea position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view
aciduloussomewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
pariaha member of a low caste of southern India
conveneto come together in a body
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
assailto attack violently : assault
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object