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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inclement | lacking mildness: such as |
| impenitent | not penitent |
| harry | to make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |
| analgesic | an agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia |
| smolder | to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke |
| alimentary | of or relating to nourishment or nutrition |
| harass | exhaust |
| insolvent | unable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business |