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 |
|---|---|
| molten | fused or liquefied by heat : melted |
| synoptic | affording a general view of a whole |
| arcade | a long arched building or gallery |
| slight | having a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body |
| contaminate | to soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association |
| hardy | bold |
| gratify | to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to |
| panacea | a remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all |
| pare | to trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of |
| headstrong | not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions |