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
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
horticulturalthe science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants
wagea payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis
apiculturethe keeping of bees especially on a large scale
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular
emanateto come out from a source
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty