GRE Word List
VASSAL
in feudalism, one who held land of a superior lord; subordinate or dependent
The meaning of the word vassal is in feudalism, one who held land of a superior lord; subordinate or dependent.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| indissoluble | permanent; impossible to dissolve or disintegrate |
| hygiene | science and practice of the promotion and preservation of health; ADJ. hygienic: showing careful attention to cleanness (to prevent disease); Ex. hygienic condition |
| residual | remaining; left over; of a residue; N: residue |
| endorse | approve; support; write one's signature on the back of; N. endorsement; CF. dorsal |
| fussy | fastidious; finicky; easily upset |
| sound | in good condition; showing good judgment or good sense; thorough; complete; Ex. sound mind/investment/training |
| medium | element that is a creature's natural environment; nutrient setting in which microorganisms are cultivated; appropriate occupation or means of expression; channel of communication; compromise; middle position between extremes; intervening substance through which something else is transmitted |
| billow | large wave of water; a great swell or surge (of smoke); V: surge, swell, roll in billows |
| liability | drawback; handicap; debts; obligation; responsibility; condition of being liable; ADJ. liable: likely; responsible (for paying) |
| disarray | state of disorder; a disorderly or untidy state; Ex. with her clothes in disarray |
