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

WordMeaning
junkettrip
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
refurbishto brighten or freshen up : renovate
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off
engenderbeget
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds
crochetneedlework consisting of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
whinnyto neigh especially in a low or gentle way