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
mata piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
inclusivebroad in orientation or scope
figurea number symbol : numeral
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
ventilateto expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals