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
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
diaphanouscharacterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
serratednotched or toothed on the edge
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
tranquillitythe quality or state of being tranquil