GRE Word List
TETHER
a line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
The meaning of the word tether is a line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| betray | to lead astray |
| propitiate | to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease |
| expostulation | an act or an instance of expostulating |
| manifest | readily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight |
| eccentric | deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways |
| loath | unwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant |
| aquiline | curving like an eagle's beak |
| defect | an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming |
| unequivocal | leaving no doubt : clear |
| forthcoming | being about to appear or to be produced or made available |