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 |
|---|---|
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| smolder | to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke |
| meteoric | of or relating to a meteor |
| caprice | a sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action |
| daze | to stupefy especially by a blow : stun |
| flair | a skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent |
| incentive | something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action |
| withdrawn | removed from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated |
| list | a simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects) |
| subside | to sink or fall to the bottom : settle |