Vocabulary: GRE words about fame and obscurity
This vocabulary list includes GRE words related to the themes of fame and obscurity, providing precise meanings and usage examples in context.
Quiz(36 questions)
1. What does 'renowned' mean?
Terms in this Study Set(36)
Fame-related Vocabulary(18)
renowned
famous, celebrated
notorious
famous for something bad
illustrious
well-known and respected
acclaimed
publicly praised
prominence
state of being important or famous
celebrity
a famous person
standing ovation
a large public display of approval
luminary
a person who inspires or influences others
fame
the state of being known or talked about
lauded
praised highly
exalted
held in very high regard
prestigious
inspiring respect and admiration
noteworthiness
the quality of being worthy of attention
venerated
regarded with great respect
household name
a well-known person or thing
stardom
the status of being a star
distinguished
having an air of distinction or superiority
iconic
widely recognized and well-established
Obscurity-related Vocabulary(18)
Obscure
Not well known or inconspicuous.
Insignificant
Too small or unimportant to be worth consideration.
Anonymous
Not identified by name; of unknown name.
Unnoticed
Not seen or observed.
Inconspicuous
Not attracting attention; subtle.
Neglected
Disregarded or not given proper attention.
Esoteric
Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people.
Forgotten
Not remembered or no longer known.
Oblivion
The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening.
Secluded
Hidden from view; private.
Veiled
Partially concealed or disguised.
Unremarkable
Not worthy of attention; ordinary.
Humble
Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance.
Reclusive
Avoiding the company of other people; solitary.
Marginalized
Relegated to a lower social standing.
Subdued
Quiet and restrained; not intense or strong.
Masked
Concealed or hidden.
Cryptic
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.
Questions in this Study Set(36)
1. What does 'renowned' mean?
2. What does 'obscure' mean?
3. Which word means 'famous for something bad'?
4. Which word means 'not attracting attention'?
5. In which context would you use 'illustrious'?
6. What does 'insignificant' mean?
7. What does 'acclaimed' mean?
8. Which word means 'of unknown name'?
9. Which word refers to the state of being important or famous?
10. What does 'unnoticed' mean?
11. In a sentence: 'She became a __________ in her field after the prestigious award.'
12. Which word means 'disregarded or not given proper attention'?
13. What does 'standing ovation' mean?
14. What does 'esoteric' mean?
15. Which word describes a person who inspires or influences others?
16. Which word means 'not remembered or no longer known'?
17. What does 'fame' refer to?
18. What does 'oblivion' mean?
19. In which context would someone be described as 'lauded'?
20. Which word means 'hidden from view'?
21. What does 'exalted' mean?
22. What does 'veiled' mean?
23. Which word signifies a high level of respect and admiration?
24. Which word means 'not worthy of attention'?
25. What does 'noteworthiness' mean?
26. What does 'humble' mean?
27. In a sentence: 'The __________ of the scientist was evident after the groundbreaking discovery.'
28. Which word means 'avoiding the company of other people'?
29. What does 'venerated' mean?
30. What does 'marginalized' mean?
31. Which word describes the status of being a star?
32. Which word means 'quiet and restrained'?
33. What does 'distinguished' mean?
34. What does 'masked' mean?
35. Which word is widely recognized and well-established?
36. Which word means 'having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure'?
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