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

WordMeaning
pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of
flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
phoenixa legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period
overturean initiative toward agreement or action : proposal
adamantunshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding
assailto attack violently : assault
traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand