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
passepast one's prime
churlishof, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
discursivemoving from topic to topic without order : rambling
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
anointto smear or rub with oil or an oily substance
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one