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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remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
megalomaniaa mania (see mania