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

WordMeaning
sidetracksiding
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
voluminoushaving or marked by great volume or bulk : large
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
bitinghaving the power to bite
reaperone that reaps
maledictioncurse
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened