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 |
|---|---|
| treatise | a systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached |
| unfrock | defrock |
| tantrum | a fit of bad temper |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |
| wry | twist |
| incentive | something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action |
| promulgate | to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim |
| obscure | dark |
| repel | to drive back : repulse |
| demerit | offense |