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

WordMeaning
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
unfrockdefrock
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
stagnantnot flowing in a current or stream
conspireplot
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
equineof, relating to, or resembling a horse or the horse family