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.
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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. |