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
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
unsavoryinsipid
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
serratednotched or toothed on the edge
flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
wispya small handful (as of hay or straw)