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ostentation

os·ten·ta·tion [ òss ten táysh'n, òstən táysh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
showiness: conspicuous or vulgar display of wealth and success, especially designed to impress people

[15th century. Via Old French< Latin ostentation-< ostentare "display, exhibit" < ostendere (see ostensible)]
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