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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| swell | to expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| nicety | the quality or state of being nice |
| convention | agreement |
| stock | a store or supply accumulated or available |
| spasmodic | relating to or affected or characterized by spasm |
| engage | to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end |
| transcendent | exceeding usual limits : surpassing |
| fake | not true, real, or genuine : counterfeit |
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