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
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
infantileof or relating to infants or infancy
dotagea state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing
implementa device used in the performance of a task : tool