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
misogamya hatred of marriage
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
rileto make agitated and angry : upset
hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain