GRE Word List
FETTER
shackle; restrict the freedom of; N. chain or shackle for the foot of a prisoner; CF. foot
The meaning of the word fetter is shackle; restrict the freedom of; N. chain or shackle for the foot of a prisoner; CF. foot.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| efficacy | power to produce desired effect; ADJ. efficacious: effectual |
| mnemonic | pertaining to memory; assisting the memory; N: device, such as as formula or rhyme, used as a mnemonic aid |
| hide | skin of an animal |
| inaugurate | begin formally; install in office; induct into office by a formal ceremony; N. inauguration; ADJ. inaugural |
| personable | attractive (in personality or appearance) |
| duress | forcible restraint, especially unlawfully; coercion by threat; illegal coercion; Ex. a promise made under duress |
| prevaricate | lie; hide the truth (by equivocating) |
| gerontocracy | government ruled by old people |
| missile | object to be thrown or projected |
| truism | self-evident truth |
