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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WordMeaning
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
generalitythe quality or state of being general
encomiasticone that praises : eulogist
tawnyof the color tawny
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
discretionindividual choice or judgment
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
dummya person who is incapable of speaking
carnalrelating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction