GRE Word List
ALLEGIANCE
the obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
The meaning of the word allegiance is the obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord.
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|---|---|
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| compensatory | to be equivalent to : counterbalance |
| natal | native |
| finish | to come to an end : terminate |
| bar | a straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening) |
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| abortive | prematurely born |
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