GRE Word List

GAUDY

ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented

The meaning of the word gaudy is ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented.

Random words

WordMeaning
rectifyto set right : remedy
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
brawnthe flesh of a boar
foiblethe part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point
dowrythe money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion