GRE Word List

GAUDY

ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented

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

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gratiswithout charge or recompense : free
dispatchto send off or away with promptness or speed
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
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capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
novaa star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
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