GRE Word List
GAUDY
ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
The meaning of the word gaudy is ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented.
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| prevalent | generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread |
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| pert | saucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured |
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| historic | historical |
| acclaim | applaud |
| infantile | of or relating to infants or infancy |
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