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 |
|---|---|
| distinction | the act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference |
| lot | an object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with |
| residue | something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant |
| sanguine | marked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic |
| penury | a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money) |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| rumble | to make a low heavy rolling sound |
| reminiscence | apprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence |
| impetus | a driving force : impulse |
| celerity | rapidity of motion or action |