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
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
affablebeing pleasant and at ease in talking to others
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
healthyenjoying good health
congealto change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
figurea number symbol : numeral
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious