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
nemesisthe Greek goddess of retributive justice
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urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
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reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
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antiquityancient times
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
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