GRE Word List

SHAMBLES

a meat market

The meaning of the word shambles is a meat market.

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WordMeaning
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
reparteea quick and witty reply
compriseto be made up of
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
gaita manner of walking or moving on foot
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine