GRE Word List
SHACKLE
something (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
The meaning of the word shackle is something (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms.
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| definitive | serving to provide a final solution or to end a situation |
| tertiary | of third rank, importance, or value |
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