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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WordMeaning
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
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viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
loathunwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant
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maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
prosperto succeed in an enterprise or activity
martineta strict disciplinarian
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice