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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
| expletive | a syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense |
| earn | to receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered |
| infirmity | the quality or state of being infirm |
| pudding | blood sausage |
| gloat | to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight |
| verbatim | in the exact words : word for word |
| immure | to enclose within or as if within walls |
| euphony | pleasing or sweet sound |
| arbitrary | existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will |