GRE Word List

SEAMY

having the rough side of the seam showing

The meaning of the word seamy is having the rough side of the seam showing.

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pendantsomething suspended: such as
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
foppishfoolish
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
validateto make legally valid : ratify
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
effronteryshameless boldness : insolence
depleteto empty of a principal substance