GRE Word List
RENOWN
fame; ADJ. renowned
The meaning of the word renown is fame; ADJ. renowned.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mauve | pale purple |
| cavalier | casual and offhand; arrogant; N: knight |
| die | metal block used for shaping metal or plastic; device for stamping or impressing; mold; CF. dice |
| astute | wise; shrewd; keen; seeing quickly something that is to one's advantage |
| awl | pointed tool used for piercing |
| anthropoid | manlike; resembling a human being; N. |
| unearth | dig up; discover (facts) by careful searching; Ex. He unearthed some secrets about her; OP. conceal |
| arroyo | gully; narrow channel formed by rainwater |
| memento | token; reminder of the past; keepsake; Ex. memento of your visit |
| economy | efficiency or conciseness in using something; thrifty management of resources |
