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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| handsome | having a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance |
| manifest | readily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight |
| susceptible | capable of submitting to an action, process, or operation |
| lineage | descent in a line from a common progenitor |
| axiom | a statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate |
| dermatologist | a branch of medicine dealing with the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases |
| wry | twist |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| ultimate | last in a progression or series : final |