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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| traduce | to expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation |
| viscous | having a thick or sticky consistency : viscid |
| unsavory | insipid |
| underscore | to draw a line under : underline |
| effigy | an image or representation especially of a person |
| serrated | notched or toothed on the edge |
| flippant | lacking proper respect or seriousness |
| repeal | to rescind or annul by authoritative act |
| wretch | a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune |
| wispy | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |