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
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
addressto mark directions for delivery on
odiousarousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful
spruceto make spruce
satyra sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry
compellingthat compels: such as
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
amassto collect for oneself : accumulate
chorethe regular or daily light work of a household or farm
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning