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 |
|---|---|
| resentment | a feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury |
| eon | an immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age |
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| cordon | an ornamental cord or ribbon |
| founder | one that founds or establishes |
| avenge | to take vengeance for or on behalf of |
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