Word Knowledge · Question 247

Question 247 of 280

The intersection was notorious for accidents long before the light was installed. Notorious means

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Correct answer to question 247 (Word Knowledge): known for something bad

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Notorious specifically means well known for something negative, which fits an intersection known for accidents rather than for anything admirable.

Updated: November 2026

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