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Icon­o­clast

[ai-KAH-nuh-klast]

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Hint 1.

The root clast comes from the Greek klastos, meaning “broken,” and klao, meaning “to break” or “to destroy.”

Hint 2. Example sentence:

“A well-known iconoclast, he continually challenged – and often undid – the antiquated practices of the manufacturing world.”

What is the best definition of iconoclast?

A.

One who breaks down prevailing ideologies or institutions


B.

One who debates with and ridicules all authority figures


C.

One who destroys ancient ruins and artifacts


D.

One who seeks fame by expressing their opinions loudly


Hint 1.

The root clast comes from the Greek klastos, meaning “broken,” and klao, meaning “to break” or “to destroy.”

Hint 2. Example sentence:

“A well-known iconoclast, he continually challenged – and often undid – the antiquated practices of the manufacturing world.”

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