GRE Word List

NOTORIETY

the quality or state of being notorious

The meaning of the word notoriety is the quality or state of being notorious.

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WordMeaning
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden
glossa surface luster or brightness : shine
dribbleto issue sporadically and in small bits
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
pedestriancommonplace
dichotomya division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor