| relic |
something that has survived from an earlier time, such as a custom or artifact of an earlier culture. [3 definitions] |
| relicense |
combined form of license. |
| relict |
a plant, animal, or geological feature that has survived in a considerably changed environment. |
| relief1 |
the ease resulting from the removal of pain, distress, or anxiety. [5 definitions] |
| relief2 |
the projection of forms or figures from a background surface, as on certain types of maps. [2 definitions] |
| relief map |
a map on which topography is indicated by using three dimensions, varied or graded colors, or shadings. |
| relief pitcher |
in baseball, a pitcher brought into a game to relieve another pitcher, often at a crucial moment. [2 definitions] |
| relief valve |
a valve that opens automatically to relieve pressure, as in a boiler; safety valve. |
| relieve |
to ease or reduce (pain, suffering, need, worry, or the like). [5 definitions] |
| relieved |
feeling or showing relief from fear, worry, or the like. |
| relievo |
the projection of figures or designs from a background; relief. [2 definitions] |
| religion |
a set of beliefs concerned with explaining the origins and purposes of the universe, usu. involving belief in a supernatural creator and offering guidance in ethics and morals. [4 definitions] |
| religionism |
excessive religious zeal, esp. that marked by pretension or affectation. |
| religionless |
combined form of religion. |
| religiosity |
the quality of being religious, esp. to excess or in an affected manner; pietism or sanctimony. |
| religious |
relating to or concerned with religion. [5 definitions] |
| reline |
to put new lines on. [2 definitions] |
| relink |
combined form of link. |
| relinquish |
to surrender, release, or let go of; give up. |
| reliquary |
a container or shrine in which relics are kept or displayed. |
| reliquefy |
combined form of liquefy. |