GRE Word List

TAWDRY

cheap and gaudy in appearance or quality

The meaning of the word tawdry is cheap and gaudy in appearance or quality.

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WordMeaning
pluckto pull or pick off or out
lacklusterlacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull
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pharisaicalmarked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
withholdto hold back from action : check
efficacythe power to produce an effect