Historical Figures Vocabulary

noun the state of being widely known, recognized, or celebrated

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• The actress gained international fame after starring in the blockbuster movie.
• Everyone in town knows about his fame as a talented musician.
• She's been chasing fame ever since she was a teenager.
• The artist's work achieved fame in the art world, becoming highly sought after by collectors.

noun a person who has broken the law and is therefore considered a criminal

verb to prohibit or forbid something by law

• The government passed a new law to outlaw the use of plastic bags.
• I heard they're trying to outlaw parking on the street overnight.
• They outlawed skateboarding in the park, but we still do it when no one's looking.
• In our group of friends, it's practically outlawed to talk about politics.

noun a lifelike figure made of wax, typically representing a famous person or character

• The museum displayed a new waxwork of a famous historical figure.
• Have you seen the waxwork of the movie star at the museum?
• That waxwork of the celebrity looks so lifelike!
• Her smile was frozen on her face like a waxwork.