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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| pulpit | an elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service |
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| tightwad | a close or miserly person |
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