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 |
|---|---|
| dour | stern |
| allay | to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate |
| compost | a mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land |
| exult | to be extremely joyful : rejoice |
| reactionary | relating to, marked by, or favoring reaction |
| benefit | something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage |
| surfeit | an overabundant supply : excess |
| brackish | somewhat salty |
| tractable | capable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile |
| incommodious | not commodious : inconvenient |