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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WordMeaning
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
pursea small bag for money
harbora place of security and comfort : refuge
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
quirkan abrupt twist or curve
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner
perturbto cause to be worried or upset : disquiet