relic
/ˈrɛlɪk/
rel · ic
ˈrɛl · ɪk
English Definition
n. artifact; remnant; keepsake
Significado en Español
reliquia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
di tích, thánh tích
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Example Sentence
The old sword was a valuable relic.
这把古剑是一件珍贵的遗物。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
relic(Remnant)→ Remains, Remnant.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “relic”.
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A
Artifact
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B
Future
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C
Innovation
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D
Myth
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A — Artifact.
“relic” means n. artifact; remnant; keepsake
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The dusty ______ displayed in the museum was over two thousand years old.
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A
rumor
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B
melody
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C
relic
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D
shadow
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C — relic.
“relic” means n. artifact; remnant; keepsake
Common questions about “relic”
What does “relic” mean?
relic — n. artifact; remnant; keepsake. In Chinese: 遗物;遗迹.
How do you pronounce “relic”?
relic is pronounced /ˈrɛlɪk/. It breaks into 2 syllables: rel · ic.
How do you use “relic” in a sentence?
The old sword was a valuable relic. (这把古剑是一件珍贵的遗物。)
What are synonyms for “relic”?
artifact, remnant — all close in meaning to relic (n. artifact; remnant; keepsake).
Is “relic” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. relic appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “relic”?
relic(Remnant)→ Remains, Remnant.