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 |
|---|---|
| invocation | the act or process of petitioning for help or support |
| supplicant | one who supplicates |
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| miscreant | unbelieving |
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