GRE Word List
HOMAGE
a feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord
The meaning of the word homage is a feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| cuisine | manner of preparing food : style of cooking |
| accede | to express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand |
| murmur | a half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling |
| steadfast | firmly fixed in place : immovable |
| accord | to grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| hail | precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow |
| bellicose | favoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars |
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |