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
ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
commonplacecommonly found or seen : ordinary
vociferousmarked by or given to vehement insistent outcry
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
languorweakness or weariness of body or mind
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
notableworthy of note : remarkable
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier