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
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem
abaseto lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem
cardinala high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied