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president roosevelt called december 7, 1941, \a date which will live in infamy.\ which of these definitions is the best meaning of the word \infamy\?
celebration
dishonor
fame
honor
On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, which was a dishonorable act. The word "infamy" means being well - known for bad things, which is closest in meaning to "dishonor". "Celebration" is a joyous event, "fame" can be for good or bad but not specifically the negative connotation here, and "honor" is the opposite of what the context implies.
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