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
masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
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foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
infinitesimalimmeasurably or incalculably small
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culminationthe action of culminating
facileeasily accomplished or attained
capsizeto cause to overturn