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ACT Exam Literacy - Restriction

Here you will learn some English words related to restriction, such as "anchor", "fetter", "intern", etc. that will help you ace your ACTs.

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Essential Vocabulary for ACT
captivity

the state of being confined, imprisoned, or held against one's will

[noun]
imprisonment

the act of keeping someone in prison or restricting their freedom, whether physically or metaphorically

[noun]
incarceration

the act of putting or keeping someone in captivity

[noun]
detention

the condition of being held in a confined space or location, often for a temporary period

[noun]
bondage

the condition of being under the control or dominance of another person, often involving restriction of freedom

[noun]
to shackle

to tie up or restrain with strong metal bands or chains

[Verb]
curfew

an order or law that prohibits people from going outside after a specific time, particularly at night

[noun]
boundary

a dividing line or limit that separates one area from another

[noun]
territory

a geographic area belonging to or ruled by a government or authority

[noun]
to confine

to keep someone or something in a specific space, preventing them from leaving or being taken away

[Verb]
to intern

to restrict someone's freedom by confining them, often done for security, control, or public safety reasons

[Verb]
to restrain

to limit or restrict someone or something's movement, actions, or freedom

[Verb]
to immure

to take a person or thing to a confined space and trap them there

[Verb]
to restrict

to bring someone or something under control through laws and rules

[Verb]
to prohibit

to formally forbid something from being done, particularly by law

[Verb]
to demarcate

to mark or establish the boundaries or limits of something clearly

[Verb]
to manacle

to restrain someone by locking metal cuffs around their wrists or ankles

[Verb]
to fetter

to tie up a person with chains or manacle, especially around the ankles

[Verb]
to capture

to catch an animal or a person and keep them as a prisoner

[Verb]
to apprehend

to arrest someone

[Verb]
to truss

to tie up or secure something firmly using ropes or straps

[Verb]
to surround

to circle around someone or something, putting pressure on them to give up

[Verb]
to pinion

to tie someone's arms, typically to restrain movement

[Verb]
to tether

to tie or fasten with a rope or chain

[Verb]
to anchor

to secure or fasten something firmly in place, often to prevent movement or ensure stability

[Verb]
bound

restricted or confined by physical restraints or bonds

[Adjective]
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