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
invertto reverse in position, order, or relationship
macabrehaving death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death
psychosomaticof, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body
shackhut
accoladea mark of acknowledgment : award
prognosticateto foretell from signs or symptoms : predict
grumbleto mutter in discontent
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
outgoinggoing away : departing
jetsamthe part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore