The young lady was attracting a lot of negative attention at the party because she was wearing a _ silver grown.
Correct answer: C. Gaudy
- A. Grim
- B. Garnish
- C. Gaudy
- D. Gobsmacked
Explanation
Gaudy means extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless. For example: "silver bows and gaudy ribbons"
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