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
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
reprisala retaliatory act
donto put on (an article of clothing)
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated
jabto pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
grandiloquenta lofty, extravagantly colorful, pompous, or bombastic style, manner, or quality especially in language
providencedivine guidance or care
overweeningarrogant