GRE Word List

DOWDY

not neat or becoming in appearance : shabby

The meaning of the word dowdy is not neat or becoming in appearance : shabby.

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detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
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machinationsan act of machinating
metropolisthe chief or capital city of a country, state, or region
neophytea new convert : proselyte
lassitudea condition of weariness or debility : fatigue
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension