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 |
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| bane | a source of harm or ruin : curse |
| speechless | unable to speak : dumb |
| apposite | highly pertinent or appropriate : apt |
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