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 |
|---|---|
| elated | marked by high spirits : exultant |
| warranted | sanction |
| discriminating | making a distinction : distinguishing |
| sibylline | any of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy) |
| perversion | the action of perverting : the condition of being perverted |
| disarray | a lack of order or sequence : confusion |
| snivel | to run at the nose |
| receptive | able or inclined to receive |
| opportune | suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence |
| acquiesce | to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively |