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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marshala high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
pontificalepiscopal attire
amiablefriendly, sociable, and congenial
imbueendow
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices