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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WordMeaning
braga pompous or boastful statement
cullto select from a group : choose
symbiosisthe living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism)
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
averto declare positively
privyprivate
dotagea state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
invalidnot valid:
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid