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 |
|---|---|
| swerve | to turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate |
| parchment | the skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on |
| exigency | that which is required in a particular situation |
| grapple | the act or an instance of grappling |
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| succumb | to yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire |
| unmitigated | not lessened : unrelieved |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| humanitarian | a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist |
| fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |