GRE Word List

GAUDY

ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented

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

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jabto pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
stunto make senseless, groggy, or dizzy by or as if by a blow : daze
foresightan act or the power of foreseeing : prescience
rampa sloping way or plane: such as
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
podiatristthe medical care and treatment of the human foot
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully