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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armadaa fleet of warships
glossyhaving a surface luster or brightness
cachea hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements
scurriloususing or given to coarse language
quislingtraitor
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency