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
spryable to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble
inestimableincapable of being estimated or computed
expositoryof, relating to, or containing exposition
impassionedfilled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling
derelictabandoned especially by the owner or occupant
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
ovationa ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
gnarledfull of knots or gnarls : knotty
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal