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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| hibernal | of, relating to, or occurring in winter |
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| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| mantle | a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak |
| invert | to reverse in position, order, or relationship |
| palatial | of, relating to, or being a palace |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| cavalier | marked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain |
| fetish | an object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner |
| worldly | of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs |