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Famous is defined as known about by many people. Hence, well-known, prominent, renowned and legendary are synonyms. The remaining words have the following precise definitions. Think about how these definitions mean the words don�t quite match the definition for famous.

distinguished (adj): very successful and admired by other people
great (adj): in this use, extremely good in ability or quality and therefore admired by many people
acclaimed (adj): to be praised and approved, especially for an artistic achievement
important (adj): in this use (of a person) having great influence or authority
fantastic (adj): extremely good; excellent

Speakeasy

1. c.

2. d.

3. a.

4. b.

5. e.

Exercises

1. c.

2. Sir William Henry Pergrin Carington was assigned to escort the King during his visit to London.

3. The image of Matchanu, the son of the monkey general Hanuman and the mermaid Suphanamatcha, appears on the cover of the cigarette case.

4. Aamlid was in Hong Kong to attend an auction hoping to bid for coins to add to his collection.

5. Aamlid wished to have the cigarette case remain in Thailand for the posterity of the Thai people.