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 |
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| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| stoic | a member of a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium about 300 b.c. |
| anodyne | serving to alleviate pain |
| garish | clothed in vivid colors |
| venture | to proceed especially in the face of danger |
| amicable | characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable |
| definitive | serving to provide a final solution or to end a situation |
| omnivorous | feeding on both animal and vegetable substances |
| redress | to set right : remedy |
| corporeal | having, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as |