ill famed; known widely and usually unfavorably
The notorious criminal gang had evaded police for over a decade before arrest.
Vocabulary like notorious appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
unimportant person; the state of not existing
however; despite anything to the contrary
standard; a standard or model regarded as typical
fond remembrance of the past; longing for something past
famous; worthy of notice
deserving attention or notice
idea; a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
infamy; the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality
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