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
stem_fromarise from; originate from
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
cadeta younger brother or son
transcendentexceeding usual limits : surpassing
cerebralof or relating to the brain or the intellect
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
alleviaterelieve
dissensiondisagreement
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence