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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| denotation | an act or process of denoting |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
| delude | to mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive |
| atrocity | a shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation |
| unsullied | not soiled or tarnished : not sullied |
| substantiate | to give substance or form to : embody |
| sumptuous | extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent |
| mischief | a specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent |
| digression | the act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work |