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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acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
implicitcapable of being understood from something else though unexpressed : implied
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
stemthe main trunk of a plant
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt