✅ Frumpy means dressed in an old-fashioned or unattractive way (I felt frumpy in my oversized sweater).

✅ Dowdy means lacking in stylishness or neatness (The dowdy decor of the old house was in need of an update).

✅ Both terms describe something unfashionable or unattractive.

✅ Frumpy is often used to describe clothing and personal appearance, while dowdy can also refer to objects or places (His frumpy outfit didn't do justice to his vibrant personality; The living room looked dowdy with its outdated furniture).

✅ Odd means happening unexpectedly or randomly (She did several odd jobs over the summer to save money for the trip).

✅ Occasional means happening infrequently or irregularly (He makes occasional trips to the mountains).

✅ Both terms describe something that does not happen regularly.

✅ Occasional more often refers to something happening at intervals instead of completely randomly (I heard occasional sounds of laughter coming from a house across the street).

✅ Calm means to make someone quiet and free from disturbance or strong emotions (She took deep breaths to calm herself before the exam).

✅ Allay means to reduce the intensity of something, such as fear or worry (The doctor’s reassurance helped allay his concerns about the surgery).

✅ These terms both describe reducing agitation or worry.

✅ Calm is used more broadly to bring about a state of tranquility, while allay is specifically used to describe reducing fears or concerns (The serene music helped calm the baby; The spokesperson's explanation allayed the public's fears).