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.

Random words

WordMeaning
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes
collectedgathered together
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
charydiscreetly cautious: such as
interminablehaving or seeming to have no end
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements
pedestriancommonplace