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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tawdry | cheap and gaudy in appearance or quality |
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| frivolous | of little weight or importance |
| tangible | capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable |
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| effeminate | having feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner |
| veto | an authoritative prohibition : interdiction |