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
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forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely
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queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
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fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
vouchto supply supporting evidence or testimony
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility