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
raspyharsh
trougha long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals
congealto change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold
limnto draw or paint on a surface
harrowingacutely distressing or painful
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
outskirtsa part remote from the center : border
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
sycophanta servile self-seeking flatterer
expostulationan act or an instance of expostulating