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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| victuals | food usable by people |
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| amiss | in a mistaken way : wrongly |
| forerunner | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as |
| rebuff | to reject or criticize sharply : snub |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| demeanor | behavior toward others : outward manner |
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| fulsome | characterized by abundance : copious |