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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nugatory | of little or no consequence : trifling |
| improvident | not provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future |
| hut | an often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack |
| kaleidoscope | an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns |
| berate | to scold or condemn vehemently and at length |
| ominous | being or exhibiting an omen : portentous |
| vapid | lacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat |
| pinnace | a light sailing ship |
| hazard | a source of danger |
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |