GRE Word List
FETTER
a chain or shackle for the feet
The meaning of the word fetter is a chain or shackle for the feet.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| plausible | superficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| covert | not openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled |
| diaphanous | characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through |
| prurient | marked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire |
| winnow | to remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air |
| serrated | notched or toothed on the edge |
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |
| tipple | to drink liquor especially by habit or to excess |
| tranquillity | the quality or state of being tranquil |