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
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
exoticintroduced from another country : not native to the place where found
limpto walk lamely
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
commandeerto compel to perform military service
regicidea person who kills a king
accrueto come into existence as a legally enforceable claim
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness