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
spinto draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
insensibleincapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: such as
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
agendaa list or outline of things to be considered or done
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
seismicof, subject to, or caused by an earthquake
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time