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
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
suckleto give milk to from the breast or udder
uxoriousexcessively fond of or submissive to a wife
manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique