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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cleave | to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly |
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
| taxonomist | the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics |
| corroborate | to support with evidence or authority : make more certain |
| conflagration | fire |
| divine | of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god |
| rendezvous | a place appointed for assembling or meeting |
| delude | to mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive |
| bilious | of or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile |
| reprehensible | worthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable |