GRE Word List

GAUDY

ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented

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

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equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
tawdrycheap and gaudy in appearance or quality
scorchto burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture
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voluptuoussuggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others