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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vitalof the utmost importance
vibrantpulsating with life, vigor, or activity
factiousof or relating to faction: such as
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
putrefyto make putrid
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
bemoanto express deep grief or distress over
lineamentsan outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face