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
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
rostruman ancient Roman platform for public orators
pedestriancommonplace
indolentaverse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy
pedagogueteacher
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
incontinentnot continent: such as
conjureto charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)