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

WordMeaning
violatebreak
hindmostfarthest to the rear : last
slywise in practical affairs
revileto subject to verbal abuse : vituperate
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
clapperone that claps: such as
looma frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace
pastoralof, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop