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

WordMeaning
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
apexthe uppermost point : vertex
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
pedestriancommonplace
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
isotopeany of two or more species of atoms of a chemical element with the same atomic number and nearly identical chemical behavior but with differing atomic mass or mass number and different physical properties
lionizeto treat as an object of great interest or importance
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
venisonthe edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer