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

WordMeaning
spatefreshet
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
untowarddifficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly
dismissto permit or cause to leave
annealto heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle
drudgerydull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor
migrantone that migrates: such as
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)