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 |
|---|---|
| procrastinate | to put off intentionally and habitually |
| condign | deserved |
| sift | to put through a sieve |
| odium | the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance |
| interjection | an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as |
| billow | wave |
| inured | to accustom to accept something undesirable |
| odoriferous | yielding an odor : odorous |
| bemoan | to express deep grief or distress over |
| gavel | rent or tribute in medieval England |