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
physiologicalof or relating to physiology
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
primethe second of the canonical hours
brevityshortness of duration
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
rehabilitateto restore to a former capacity : reinstate