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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| percussion | the act of percussing: such as |
| fermentation | the 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 |
| fallible | liable to be erroneous |
| pinch | to squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument |
| mendacious | given to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth |
| collusion | secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose |
| dote | to exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage |
| brazen | made of brass |
| induct | to put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install |
| inexorable | not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless |