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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|---|---|
| rhetoric | the art of speaking or writing effectively: such as |
| swill | wash |
| remittance | a sum of money remitted |
| obfuscate | to throw into shadow : darken |
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |
| odorous | having an odor: such as |
| benefit | something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
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| potentate | ruler |