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 |
|---|---|
| irony | the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning |
| reciprocal | inversely related : opposite |
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| lectern | a stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker |
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