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.

Random words

WordMeaning
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
harbora place of security and comfort : refuge
vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
corrosivetending or having the power to corrode
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
relegateto send into exile : banish
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance