iconoclast
/aɪˈkɒnəklæst/
i · co · no · clast
aɪ · ˈkɒn · ə · klæst
English Definition
n. rebel; nonconformist; tradition-breaker
Significado en Español
iconoclasta
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
người phá hủy thần tượng, người phá vỡ truyền thống
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
icon (idol) + clast (break) → idol breaker
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “iconoclast”?
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A
Traditionalist
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B
Conformist
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C
Rebel
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D
Follower
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C — Rebel.
“iconoclast” means n. rebel; nonconformist; tradition-breaker
Common questions about “iconoclast”
What does “iconoclast” mean?
iconoclast — n. rebel; nonconformist; tradition-breaker. In Chinese: 偶像破坏者；打破传统观念者.
How do you pronounce “iconoclast”?
iconoclast is pronounced /aɪˈkɒnəklæst/. It breaks into 4 syllables: i · co · no · clast.
Is “iconoclast” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. iconoclast appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “iconoclast”?
icon (idol) + clast (break) → idol breaker
