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 |
|---|---|
| distill | to let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate |
| niggle | trifle |
| adventitious | coming from another source and not inherent or innate |
| blandishment | something that tends to coax or cajole : allurement |
| emasculate | to deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken |
| impertinent | given to or characterized by insolent rudeness |
| commandeer | to compel to perform military service |
| lubricate | to make smooth or slippery |
| serendipity | the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for |
| fumble | to grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly |