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
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
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remorsea gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach
overturnto cause to turn over : upset
immureto enclose within or as if within walls
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
harrowingacutely distressing or painful
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
impietythe quality or state of being impious : irreverence