GRE Word List
OSTENTATIOUS
attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
The meaning of the word ostentatious is attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
| convention | agreement |
| slaughter | the act of killing |
| incendiary | igniting combustible materials spontaneously |
| eulogistic | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| except | with the exclusion or exception of |
| complementary | serving to fill out or complete |
| eugenic | relating to or fitted for the production of good offspring |
| acetic | vinegary |