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
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
incognitowith one's identity concealed
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
slakesubside
strutto become turgid : swell
limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
vociferousmarked by or given to vehement insistent outcry
machinationsan act of machinating
predisposeto dispose in advance