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
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
inchoatebeing only partly in existence or operation : incipient
alimonyan allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce
beseechto beg for urgently or anxiously
stiltedpompous
hovelan open shed or shelter
schemea plan or program of action
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
bureaucracya body of nonelected government officials