GRE Word List

SHAMBLES

a meat market

The meaning of the word shambles is a meat market.

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WordMeaning
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
appropriateespecially suitable or compatible : fitting
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation
hiatusa break in or as if in a material object : gap
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery
coincorner
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
vestigea trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost
patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
affectedartificial; pretended