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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tridenta 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune)
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philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
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plaitpleat
convoketo call together to a meeting
invoketo petition for help or support
extricateto free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision