GRE Word List
MANACLE
a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
The meaning of the word manacle is a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pithy | consisting of or abounding in pith |
| bigotry | obstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot |
| archetype | the original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype |
| impervious | not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable |
| gavel | rent or tribute in medieval England |
| collage | an artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface |
| sour | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids and is characteristic of lemon juice |
| blunt | having an edge or point that is not sharp |
| buttress | a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |