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

WordMeaning
sovereignone possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty
obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
duressforcible restraint or restriction
vigilthe act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary
overturnto cause to turn over : upset
paupera person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness