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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WordMeaning
unearthlynot earthly: such as
theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
epigrama concise poem dealing pointedly and often satirically with a single thought or event and often ending with an ingenious turn of thought
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
precipitousprecipitate
encircleto form a circle around : surround
demurto take exception : object
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due