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
outlandishof or relating to another country : foreign
lullto cause to sleep or rest : soothe
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
ratiocinationthe process of exact thinking : reasoning
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
enigmasomething hard to understand or explain
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
galaxymilky way galaxy