GRE Cards Deck Y Flashcards
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yoke
noun, verb
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Definition: A burden or something that oppresses; a frame for attaching animals (such as oxen) to each other and to a plow or other equipment to be pulled, or a bar across a person’s shoulders to help carry buckets of water, etc. (noun); to unite together or to burden (verb)
Usage: A pair of animals coupled together with a yoke: a yoke of oxen
Used of something that is regarded as oppressive or burdensome:
the yoke of imperialism.
Used of something that represents a bond between two parties:
the yoke of marriage.
More Info: The Bible exhorts followers to “be not unequally yoked together with unbelievers.” Here, yoked is a reference to marriage, which certainly unites (whether it burdens is a matter of opinion).
