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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| Word | Meaning |
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| epilogue | a concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work |
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| tart | agreeably sharp or acid to the taste |
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