GRE Word List
RELIC
an object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
The meaning of the word relic is an object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |
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| apex | the uppermost point : vertex |
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| catechism | oral instruction |
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