GRE Word List

SHAMBLES

a meat market

The meaning of the word shambles is a meat market.

Random words

WordMeaning
bacchanalorgy
conceptionthe process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization or implantation or both
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
pendantsomething suspended: such as
stippleto engrave by means of dots and flicks
peccadilloa slight offense
derideto laugh at or insult contemptuously
confideto have confidence : trust
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humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals