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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staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
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hueoverall character or appearance to the mind : complexion
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peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
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