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.

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WordMeaning
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postulatedemand
expoundto set forth : state
limpto walk lamely
circuita usually circular line encompassing an area
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