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Question : Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.

A deceased holy person’s remains or belongings kept for reverence

Option 1: souvenir

Option 2: relic

Option 3: trophy

Option 4: memento


Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: relic


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Explanation: We have to look for a word that specifically refers to a deceased holy person's remains or belongings kept for reverence. Relic precisely fits this description. A relic is an object associated with a saint or holy person, usually kept for its religious significance.

Therefore, the most appropriate one-word substitute is relic .

The meaning of the other options is as follows:

  • Souvenir : This term refers to a keepsake or memento often associated with a place or event.
  • Trophy : This term refers to a reward or prize, usually given for an achievement.
  • Memento : This term refers to an object kept as a reminder of a person or event.

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