GRE Confusing Words Practice
doughty / ˈdaʊ ti /dowdy / ˈdaʊdi /
1
The ____ fighter would not yield.
2
The curtains looked ____, their drab pattern and heavy frills making the room seem unfashionable.
3
The dress looked ____.
4
The ____ guard stood firm against the attackers, bravely defending the gate despite his injuries.
Note
In doughty, the t is pronounced /t/, not /d/. Say DOW-tee, not DOW-dee.