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 |
|---|---|
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| erudite | having or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition |
| remittance | a sum of money remitted |
| definitive | serving to provide a final solution or to end a situation |
| distraught | agitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain |
| hedonist | a person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism |
| penology | a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders |
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
| agog | full of intense interest or excitement : eager |
| devolve | to pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another |