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
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
filibusteran irregular military adventurer
litanya prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation
deportto send out of the country by legal deportation
visagethe face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal
demolitionthe act of demolishing
cloistera monastic establishment
mustera representative specimen (see specimen