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
hovelan open shed or shelter
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
comestibleedible
marto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
invulnerableincapable of being wounded, injured, or harmed
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
grategrating
rotundaa round building
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext