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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| casual | subject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance |
| supercilious | coolly and patronizingly haughty |
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| wreak | bring about |
| festive | of, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival |
| protrude | to jut out from the surrounding surface or context |
| appreciate | to grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of |
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| elaborate | planned or carried out with great care |