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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foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
psychopathicof, relating to, or characterized by psychopathy