GRE Word List
ICON
religious image; idol; image or representation
The meaning of the word icon is religious image; idol; image or representation.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impoverish | make poor; deprive of natural strength or something important; Ex. impoverished soil |
| inductive | pertaining to induction or proceeding from the specific to the general |
| ruminate | chew over and over (mentally or, like cows, physically); mull over(ponder) |
| aromatic | fragrant; having a sweet smell; N. aroma: strong pleasant smell |
| valediction | saying farewell; expression of leave-taking |
| tycoon | wealthy and powerful businessperson; wealthy leader; magnate; Ex. business tycoon |
| verbatim | word for word; in the same words; repeating the actual words exactly |
| impede | hide; retard or obstruct the progress of; block |
| demolition | destruction; V. demolish |
| introspective | looking within oneself; N. introspection: self-examination |
