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 |
|---|---|
| heterogeneous | consisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed |
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| turpitude | inherent baseness : depravity |
| habituate | to make used to something : accustom |
| inalienable | incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred |
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
| inequity | injustice |
| satiate | filled to satiety |
| manifest | readily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight |