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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peripatetica follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
pigmenta substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
pedigreea register recording a line of ancestors
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies