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
mingleto bring or mix together or with something else usually without fundamental loss of identity : intermix
transpireto take place : go on
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
primogeniturethe state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
diaphanouscharacterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through
adjurationa solemn oath
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
exceptwith the exclusion or exception of