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
libertinea freethinker especially in religious matters
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
integralessential to completeness : constituent
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish
scoffan expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe
sophistphilosopher
hereafterafter this in sequence or in time
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
prosperto succeed in an enterprise or activity
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained