In a feudal system, a vassal, akin to a serf in most contexts, in general worked land on a lord's fiefdom in exchange for some of the produce from the land and some military protection.
I'm using these with my vocabulary term book, so i'm answering the question based off the definitions provided for me.
Absurd - Ridiculous
I would say their not similar
Accede - <span>agree to a demand, request, or treaty.</span>
<span>Rapid populations forced them to move</span>
The constitution gives the Government the right to collect taxes.
I think that you are talking about nether lands