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
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
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skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner
agrarianof or relating to fields or lands or their tenure
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
tortuousmarked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding
prodigya highly talented child or youth
imperturbablemarked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
appeasepacify