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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audita formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation
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culpritone accused of or charged with a crime
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expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous