GRE Word List

SHAMBLES

a meat market

The meaning of the word shambles is a meat market.

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WordMeaning
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
quipa clever usually taunting remark : gibe
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
feeblemindedimpaired in intellectual ability : affected with intellectual disability
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
rallyto muster for a common purpose
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
unscathedwholly unharmed : not injured
eulogya commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased