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 |
|---|---|
| foible | the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point |
| malefactor | one who commits an offense against the law |
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| whimsy | whim |
| disproportion | lack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity |
| pretend | to give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing |
| anodyne | serving to alleviate pain |
| discerning | showing insight and understanding : discriminating |
| litany | a prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation |
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