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 |
|---|---|
| elicit | to call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response) |
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| rivulet | a small stream |
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| cleave | to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly |
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| skittish | lively or frisky in action : capricious |