GRE vocabulary
vassal
a person or state in a subordinate, dependent position to another
In a sentence
Vassal in a sentence
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The smaller kingdom became a vassal, paying tribute to its powerful neighbor.
Synonyms
Antonyms
overlordsovereign
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Questions about “vassal”
Vassal (noun) means a person or state in a subordinate, dependent position to another
Here is vassal used in an example sentence: "The smaller kingdom became a vassal, paying tribute to its powerful neighbor."
Common synonyms for vassal include subordinate, subject, dependent, underling.
Antonyms of vassal include overlord, sovereign.
Vassal is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.
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