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Word: shambles

Definition: (place or scene of) complete disorder or ruin; wreck; mess; Ex. After the hurricane, the coast was a shambles.


More Vocab Words

::: subliminal - below the threshold of conscious perception; Ex. subliminal advertisement
::: culvert - artificial channel for water; drain crossing under a road
::: behemoth - huge creature; something of monstrous size or power
::: pitfall - hidden danger; concealed trap
::: fret - be annoyed or vexed; Ex. fret over your poor grades; N: irritation of mind; ADJ. fretful
::: fulsome - disgustingly excessive; offensively flattering; Ex. fulsome praise/expressions of admire
::: nutrition - process of nourishing or being nourished; CF. malnutrition
::: inclusive - tending to include all; all-inclusive; Ex. inclusive charge
::: vernal - pertaining to spring
::: manipulate - operate with one's hands; control or play upon (people, forces, etc.) artfully; maneuver; Ex. how to manipulate publicity and men; ADJ. manipulative