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
esteemthe regard in which one is held
variegatedhaving discrete markings of different colors
jesta joking or mocking remark
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
coupletwo persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired
decolletewearing a strapless or low-necked dress
respitea period of temporary delay
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony
aboriginalbeing the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something