GRE Word List

SHAMBLES

a meat market

The meaning of the word shambles is a meat market.

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outskirtsa part remote from the center : border
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
florescencea state or period of flourishing
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
compliancethe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion
rankrelative standing or position
hallowedholy
aciduloussomewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner