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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WordMeaning
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
harrowingacutely distressing or painful
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
declivitydownward inclination
bastarda child born to parents who are not married to each other
wallowto roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner
requiteto make return for : repay
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
plightto put or give in pledge : engage