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
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
anonymitythe quality or state of being anonymous
stocka store or supply accumulated or available
enterprisingmarked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act
apprehendarrest
climeclimate
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown
esteemthe regard in which one is held