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
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
primto give a prim or demure expression to
piedof two or more colors in blotches
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
sheafa quantity of the stalks and ears of a cereal grass or sometimes other plant material bound together
conscientiousmeticulous
gauntexcessively thin and angular
suppositionsomething that is supposed : hypothesis
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else