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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WordMeaning
caliberdegree of mental capacity or moral quality
triflinglacking in significance or solid worth: such as
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
willfulobstinately and often perversely self-willed
inclementlacking mildness: such as
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
rebuffto reject or criticize sharply : snub
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
recitala detailed account : enumeration