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.

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WordMeaning
harassexhaust
nethersituated down or below : lower
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
machinationsan act of machinating
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
egregiousconspicuous
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition