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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| arbitrate | to act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both |
| dishonor | lack or loss of honor or reputation |
| plaudit | an act or round of applause |
| tryst | an agreement (as between lovers) to meet |
| prognosticate | to foretell from signs or symptoms : predict |
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
| philistine | a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia |
| gnome | maxim |
| saboteur | one that practices sabotage |
| misogamy | a hatred of marriage |