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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unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
disportsport
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
compriseto be made up of
exchequera department or office of state in medieval England charged with the collection and management of the royal revenue and judicial determination of all revenue causes
esteemthe regard in which one is held