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
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
diademcrown
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
sylvanone that frequents groves or woods
cardinala high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college
unfrockdefrock
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness