GRE Word List
GAUDY
ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
The meaning of the word gaudy is ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| parity | the quality or state of being equal or equivalent |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| threat | an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage |
| archives | a place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved |
| predecessor | one that precedes |
| execute | to carry out fully : put completely into effect |
| indefatigable | incapable of being fatigued : untiring |
| sunder | to break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space |
| dauntless | incapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless |
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