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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disfigure | to impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries |
| parish | the ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor |
| jug | a large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle |
| filch | to steal secretly or casually |
| disheveled | marked by disorder or disarray |
| effete | no longer fertile |
| denigrate | to attack the reputation of : defame |
| feature | the structure, form, or appearance especially of a person |
| dazzle | to lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light |
| penchant | a strong and continued inclination |