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
appropriateespecially suitable or compatible : fitting
refuseto express oneself as unwilling to accept
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
trampletramp
regicidea person who kills a king
domineerto exercise arbitrary or overbearing control
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
ecstasya state of overwhelming emotion
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate