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
indeliblethat cannot be removed, washed away, or erased
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incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
divestto deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title
decolletewearing a strapless or low-necked dress
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
limnto draw or paint on a surface
muteunable to speak : lacking the power of speech
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