The word renaissance means:
A. "to know something thoroughly."
B. "rebirth."
C. "to create something from nothing."
D. "to reinvent."
E. "celebration."
B
"Rebirth" refers to the revival of interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture, which is one of the key characteristics of the period.
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