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
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
conglomerationthe act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated
conducivetending to promote or assist
dorsalan ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
adjacentnot distant : nearby
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
alloythe degree of mixture with base metals : fineness
probityadherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness
finesserefinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture