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 |
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| compound | combine; produce by combining; increase; make worse by adding to or increasing; exacerbate; Ex. compound an error; ADJ: consisting of two or more parts; N: combination of two or more parts; area enclosed by a wall containing a group of buildings; Ex. factory compound; CF. complex |
| plait | braid; interwine; interweave strands or lengths of; make by weaving strands together; Ex. plaited hair; N: braided length as of hair o fabric; CF. pigtail, ponytail |
| judiciary | judicial branch of government |
| compost | mixture of decaying organic matter used as fertilizer; V: put or make compost |
| thermal | pertaining to heat; producing heat; warm; Ex. thermal bath; N: rising current of warm air |
| sinister | evil; ominous |
| complementary | serving to complete something |
| detonation | explosion |
| lechery | gross lewdness; lustfulness; ADJ. lecherous; N. lecher: lecherous man |
| whelp | young animal (esp. of the dog or cat family); young wolf, dog, tiger, etc. |