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.
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| marshal | a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces |
| charm | the chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation |
| brandish | to shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly |
| incipient | beginning to come into being or to become apparent |
| pontifical | episcopal attire |
| amiable | friendly, sociable, and congenial |
| imbue | endow |
| pretend | to give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing |
| pragmatic | relating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |