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
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
multifarioushaving or occurring in great variety : diverse
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
rectitudethe quality or state of being straight
stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance