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
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
aliasotherwise called : otherwise known as
hurtleto move rapidly or forcefully
haggleto cut roughly or clumsily : hack
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
embossto raise the surface of into bosses