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

WordMeaning
sledgesledgehammer
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
immaculatespotlessly clean
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
accrueto come into existence as a legally enforceable claim