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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fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
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fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
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impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
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citadela fortress that commands (see command
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge