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.

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nettleany of a genus (Urtica of the family Urticaceae, the nettle family) of chiefly coarse herbs armed with stinging hairs
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
generalitythe quality or state of being general
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
sepulchera place of burial : tomb
oligarchygovernment by the few
temperamentcharacteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
prongfork
abusiveusing harsh, insulting language