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 |
|---|---|
| parallelism | the quality or state of being parallel |
| transgression | an act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as |
| withstand | to stand up against : oppose with firm determination |
| kneel | to position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor |
| refrain | curb |
| natation | the action or art of swimming |
| lunatic | affected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| assimilate | to take into the mind and thoroughly understand |
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |