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 |
|---|---|
| simper | to smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner |
| amorphous | having no definite form : shapeless |
| stipple | to engrave by means of dots and flicks |
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| institution | an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character |
| cabal | the contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government) |
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
| spry | able to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| teetotalism | the principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks |