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
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
negligencethe quality or state of being negligent
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
bereavementthe state or fact of being bereaved or deprived of something or someone
flightyswift
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
precedentprior in time, order, arrangement, or significance
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually