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 |
|---|---|
| molt | to shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically |
| chastise | to censure severely : castigate |
| dictum | a noteworthy statement: such as |
| denomination | an act of denominating |
| crust | the hardened exterior or surface part of bread |
| encircle | to form a circle around : surround |
| prevaricate | to deviate from the truth : equivocate |
| cohorts | companion |
| combustible | capable of combustion |
| faze | to disturb the composure of : disconcert |