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
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
conjugalof or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial
gistessence; main point; substance
tantruma fit of bad temper
enactto establish by legal and authoritative act
alludeto make indirect reference
rotunditymarked by roundness : rounded
immaculatespotlessly clean
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive