GRE Word List

DINGY

dirty

The meaning of the word dingy is dirty.

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WordMeaning
scrappyconsisting of scraps
libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
invoketo petition for help or support
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
philologythe study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature
insalubriousnot conducive to health : unwholesome
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service