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
turmoila state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
recountto relate in detail : narrate
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting
slanderto utter slander against : defame
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
unctuoushaving, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
gustythe sensation of taste