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
apiaristbeekeeper
quivera case for carrying or holding arrows
boona timely benefit : blessing
celibateof, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
unseemlynot seemly: such as
guyman
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
temporalof or relating to time as opposed to eternity
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs