GRE Word List

RENOWN

a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame

The meaning of the word renown is a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame.

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WordMeaning
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woea condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
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