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 |
|---|---|
| hale | free from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound |
| indulge | to yield to the desire of : humor |
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| canter | one who uses cant: such as |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| appropriate | especially suitable or compatible : fitting |
| parish | the ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor |
| outwit | to get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart |
| hinterlands | a region lying inland from a coast |
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