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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tureen | a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served |
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| dabble | to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest |
| convex | curved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle |
| quash | to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely |
| germane | being at once relevant and appropriate : fitting |
| charlatan | quack |
| linger | to be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry |
| warrant | sanction |
| agitate | to excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb |