infamous
/ˈɪnfəməs/
in · fa · mous
/ˈɪn · fə · məs/
English Definition
adj. having a bad reputation
Significado en Español
infame
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khét tiếng, ô danh
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in(not)+famous(most famous).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is a synonym for “infamous” in the following sentence: The notorious gangster was infamous for his daring bank heists.
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A
celebrated
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B
notorious
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C
unknown
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D
obscure
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B — notorious.
“infamous” means adj. having a bad reputation
Common questions about “infamous”
What does “infamous” mean?
infamous — adj. having a bad reputation. In Chinese: 臭名昭著的.
How do you pronounce “infamous”?
infamous is pronounced /ˈɪnfəməs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: in · fa · mous.
Is “infamous” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. infamous appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “infamous”?
in(not)+famous(most famous).
