GRE Word List
ICONOCLASTIC
a person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions
The meaning of the word iconoclastic is a person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| idiom | an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way) |
| impervious | not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable |
| venue | locale |
| enliven | to give life, action, or spirit to : animate |
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |
| lament | to mourn aloud : wail |
| earthly | characteristic of or belonging to this earth |
| pall | to lose strength or effectiveness |
| remunerative | serving to remunerate |