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 |
|---|---|
| martial | of, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior |
| affable | being pleasant and at ease in talking to others |
| dross | the scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal |
| healthy | enjoying good health |
| congeal | to change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold |
| nimble | quick and light in motion : agile |
| conduit | a natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed |
| hedonist | a person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism |
| figure | a number symbol : numeral |
| invidious | of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious |