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
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
conceitfavorable opinion
resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender
littera covered and curtained couch provided with shafts and used for carrying a single passenger
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
indulgeto yield to the desire of : humor
lecterna stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker
computeto determine especially by mathematical means
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
codicila legal instrument made to modify an earlier will