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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| tenacious | not easily pulled apart : cohesive |
| nausea | a stomach distress with distaste for food and an urge to vomit |
| privation | an act or instance of depriving : deprivation |
| recess | the action of receding : recession |
| usurp | to seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right |
| reproach | an expression of rebuke or disapproval |
| semblance | outward and often specious appearance or show : form |
| unerringly | committing no error : faultless |
| impair | to diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse |