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 |
|---|---|
| periphery | the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve |
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| festive | of, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival |
| despoil | to strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage |
| ingrained | forming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated |
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| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
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| perspicuity | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |