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
epigrama concise poem dealing pointedly and often satirically with a single thought or event and often ending with an ingenious turn of thought
elatedmarked by high spirits : exultant
preamblean introductory statement
superficialof, relating to, or located near a surface
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
meddlesomegiven to meddling
opalescentreflecting an iridescent light
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain