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.

Random words

WordMeaning
malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements
writheto twist into coils or folds
leave-takingdeparture
weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd
ambleto go at or as if at an easy gait : saunter
uproariousmarked by uproar
lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain