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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percussionthe act of percussing: such as
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
fallibleliable to be erroneous
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
brazenmade of brass
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
inexorablenot to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless