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
beatificof, possessing, or imparting beatitude
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
overturnto cause to turn over : upset
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
inerrancyexemption from error : infallibility
kismetfate
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges