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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| carnage | the flesh of slain animals or humans |
| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |
| ooze | a soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water |
| collaborate | to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor |
| barrage | a dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation |
| asunder | into parts |
| vigilant | alertly watchful especially to avoid danger |
| sedate | keeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled |
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| termination | end in time or existence : conclusion |