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 |
|---|---|
| piecemeal | one piece at a time : gradually |
| spoonerism | a transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil) |
| tablet | a flat slab or plaque suited for or bearing an inscription |
| enlist | to secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest |
| mediocre | of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary |
| predetermine | foreordain |
| adversity | a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune |
| audacious | intrepidly daring : adventurous |
| seduce | to persuade to disobedience or disloyalty |
| stygian | of or relating to the river Styx |