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
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge
wiltloose freshness; droop
tingea slight staining or suffusing shade or color
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
gullany of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
nocturnalof, relating to, or occurring in the night
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship