GRE Word List
INFAMOUS
having a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
The meaning of the word infamous is having a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| carping | marked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism |
| clime | climate |
| shackle | something (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms |
| embody | to give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate |
| yokel | a naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town |
| breach | infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard |
| gourmet | a connoisseur of food and drink |
| heterodox | contrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox |
| omniscient | having infinite awareness, understanding, and insight |
| elaborate | planned or carried out with great care |