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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| concur | to express agreement |
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| stock | a store or supply accumulated or available |
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| dour | stern |
| benevolent | marked by or disposed to doing good |
| acidulous | somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner |