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
deviseto form in the mind by new combinations or applications of ideas or principles : invent
serenitythe quality or state of being serene
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement
roseateresembling a rose especially in color
machiavellianof or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
retaliateto return like for like
historicalof, relating to, or having the character of history