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 |
|---|---|
| laceration | the act of lacerating |
| pecuniary | consisting of or measured in money |
| inherent | involved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic |
| prodigious | causing amazement or wonder |
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
| consanguineous | of the same blood or origin |
| prodigy | a highly talented child or youth |
| transcribe | to make a written copy of |
| distort | to twist (see twist |
| ulterior | going beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper |