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iconoclast

//aɪˈkɒnəklæst//
English Definition
One who attacks established beliefs.
中文释义
打破陈规者;反传统者
Example Sentence

As an iconoclast, the historian challenged long-held assumptions about ancient trade routes with new archaeological evidence.

作为一位反传统者,这位历史学家用新的考古证据挑战了关于古代贸易路线的长期假设。

Synonyms
rebel maverick nonconformist
Antonyms
traditionalist conformist
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
同 iconoclasm → 破旧立新之人。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “iconoclast”?

  1. A Involving much sitting; inactive.
  2. B Blunt and abrupt in manner.
  3. C One who attacks established beliefs.
  4. D An accepted custom; an assembly.
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C — One who attacks established beliefs.. “iconoclast” means One who attacks established beliefs..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “One who attacks established beliefs.”?

  1. A convention
  2. B brusque
  3. C sedentary
  4. D iconoclast
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D — iconoclast. “iconoclast” means One who attacks established beliefs..

Common questions about “iconoclast”

What does “iconoclast” mean?

iconoclast — One who attacks established beliefs.. In Chinese: 打破陈规者;反传统者.

How do you pronounce “iconoclast”?

iconoclast is pronounced //aɪˈkɒnəklæst//.

How is “iconoclast” used in a sentence?

As an iconoclast, the historian challenged long-held assumptions about ancient trade routes with new archaeological evidence. (作为一位反传统者,这位历史学家用新的考古证据挑战了关于古代贸易路线的长期假设。)

What are synonyms for “iconoclast”?

rebel, maverick, nonconformist — all close in meaning to iconoclast (One who attacks established beliefs.).

What is the opposite of “iconoclast”?

traditionalist, conformist — each the opposite of iconoclast (One who attacks established beliefs.).

Is “iconoclast” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. iconoclast is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “iconoclast”?

同 iconoclasm → 破旧立新之人。

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