Question

Gaudy means:

A of or relating to or associated with the moon
B quivering as from weakness or fear
C tolerant or lenient
D marked by conspicuous display

Answer 1

The word 'gaudy' refers to something that is marked by a conspicuous display, often showy or excessively bright in a tasteless way. It is the correct answer option (D) marked by conspicuous display.

Step-by-step explanation:

• The word gaudy means marked by conspicuous display. This is option (D). It often refers to something that is excessively showy, bright, or decorated in a tasteless manner.
• It is not related to the moon, which eliminates option (A).
• The word does not have a connotation of weakness or fear, thus option (B) is incorrect.
• Likewise, it does not have anything to do with being tolerant or lenient, which means option (C) is also incorrect.
• An example of gaudy could be a brightly colored shirt with numerous conflicting patterns that attract a lot of attention.