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
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid
billowingwave
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
foiblethe part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
supplicantone who supplicates
academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
martyra person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion
oustto remove from or dispossess of property or position by legal action, by force, or by the compulsion of necessity
pendantsomething suspended: such as