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
embedto enclose closely in or as if in a matrix
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
impecunioushaving very little or no money usually habitually : penniless
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
potentialexisting in possibility : capable of development into actuality
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
formalitycompliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony
coalitionthe act of coalescing : union
comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison