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
ironicrelating to, containing, or constituting irony
paraphrasea restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
tawnyof the color tawny
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
longevitya long duration of individual life
braga pompous or boastful statement
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
bucolicof or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral