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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |
| traduce | to expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation |
| fledgling | a young bird just fledged (see fledge |
| wilt | loose freshness; droop |
| tinge | a slight staining or suffusing shade or color |
| brave | having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage |
| proclivity | an inclination or predisposition toward something |
| gull | any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae) |
| nocturnal | of, relating to, or occurring in the night |
| nepotism | favoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship |