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
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
renegeto go back on a promise or commitment
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
exudeto ooze out
undertakerone who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur
solicitousmanifesting or expressing solicitude
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat