GRE Word List

GAUDY

ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented

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

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WordMeaning
fuddlebooze
accessiblecapable of being reached
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cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
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profusionlavish expenditure : extravagance
franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory
titillateto excite pleasurably : arouse by stimulation
broilto cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous