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

WordMeaning
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
surreptitiousdone, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine
courtthe residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
onslaughtan especially fierce attack
stiltedpompous
dossiera file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject
tacta keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
frigidintensely cold