GRE Word List

SHAMBLES

a meat market

The meaning of the word shambles is a meat market.

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WordMeaning
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
existentialof, relating to, or affirming existence
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
rarefiedbeing less dense
trougha long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals
practicablecapable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
junkettrip
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil