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.

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WordMeaning
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
compatiblecapable of existing together in harmony
pastoralof, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
razeto destroy to the ground : demolish
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect