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
assayto analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components
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imprecationcurse
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
bestowto put to use : apply
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
resurgeto undergo a resurgence
awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable
contrivancea thing contrived
advertto turn the mind or attention