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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| misogamy | a hatred of marriage |
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| straggle | to wander from the direct course or way : rove |
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| sophistry | subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation |
| averse | having an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste |
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| rile | to make agitated and angry : upset |
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| prohibitive | tending to prohibit or restrain |