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
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
consanguinitythe quality or state of being consanguineous
brochurepamphlet
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
impeccablefree from fault or blame : flawless
wearyexhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
provenanceorigin