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

WordMeaning
corrodeto eat away by degrees as if by gnawing
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
desperatehaving lost hope
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
divineof, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god
pinnacea light sailing ship
degradationthe act or process of degrading
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details