relict

nounCommon GRE wordMore R words

a surviving remnant of something that has largely vanished or become extinct

In a sentence

Relict in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing relict in a sentence.

The isolated grove is a relict of forests that once covered the whole valley.

Synonyms

remnantsurvivorvestige

Antonyms

None listed.

Keep going

holding or expressing an opinion with extreme and uncompromising zeal

a person skilled at telling entertaining anecdotes and stories

to complain bitterly or protest in harsh, abusive language

to talk or write at length in a confused, aimless way

spreading or flourishing unchecked, especially of something harmful

loosely held together and on the verge of collapse from neglect

bitter, long-lasting resentment or ill will

marked by deep-seated bitterness or hostility

Common questions

Relict (noun) means a surviving remnant of something that has largely vanished or become extinct

Here is relict used in an example sentence: "The isolated grove is a relict of forests that once covered the whole valley."

Common synonyms for relict include remnant, survivor, vestige.

Relict is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.