GRE Word List

ICON

a person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere

The meaning of the word icon is a person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere.

Random words

WordMeaning
explicateto give a detailed explanation of
retortto pay or hurl back : return
crescendoa gradual increase
dissembleto hide under a false appearance
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
drabslattern
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
egregiousconspicuous