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
rabiesan acute virus disease of the nervous system of mammals that is caused by a rhabdovirus (species Rabies virus of the genus Lyssavirus) usually transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal and that is characterized typically by increased salivation, abnormal behavior, and eventual paralysis and death when untreated
brackishsomewhat salty
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
antediluvianof or relating to the period before the flood described in the Bible
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
veritablebeing in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent