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

WordMeaning
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
consignto give over to another's care
ogleto glance with amorous invitation or challenge
insubordinationdisobedient to authority
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
dinghya small boat carried on or towed behind a larger boat as a tender or a lifeboat
integrityfirm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable