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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WordMeaning
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
wagto be in motion : stir
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
jetsamthe part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore
judicioushaving, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment
derangedmentally unsound : crazy
discordlack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas)
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as