RAMPART = a defensive fortification, specifically, a mound of earth topped by a wall

Synonyms: fortification, barrier, embankment, wall

Antonyms: opening, passage

The rampart surrounding the fort did not prevent the fort in the battle.
I got lost after wandering around the castle's old ramparts and towers.

TAWDRY = 1. gaudy and cheap in quality; 2. mean-spirited and lacking in human decency.

Synonyms: cheap, flashy, shameful, gaudy, glitzy,

Antonyms: reserved, precious, valuable

Examples:
Lisa's tawdry outfit was in bad taste for the occasion.
Joanne had a tawdry affair with her employer.
Lisa had tawdry rings she wore on her fingers

Author:  The useful vocabulary show

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Published: 2008-04-21

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