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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| defer | put off |
| veracity | conformity with truth or fact : accuracy |
| cacophonous | marked by cacophony : harsh-sounding |
| recluse | marked by withdrawal from society : solitary |
| precis | a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts |
| malefactor | one who commits an offense against the law |
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| passive | acted upon by an external agency |
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