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

WordMeaning
detonationthe action or process of detonating
randoma haphazard course
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
philistinea native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
matrixsomething within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form
determinationa judicial decision settling and ending a controversy
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner