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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WordMeaning
constituenta member of a constituency
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
sledgesledgehammer
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
bickerpetulant quarreling : altercation