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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| censure | a judgment involving condemnation |
| exhume | disinter |
| yen | a strong desire or propensity |
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| acetic | vinegary |
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