GRE Word List
GAUDY
ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
The meaning of the word gaudy is ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented.
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| dys- | abnormal |
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| concurrent | operating or occurring at the same time |
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| disgruntle | to make ill-humored or discontented |
| overt | open to view : manifest |
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