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
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
flaira skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
figmentsomething made up or contrived
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle