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
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
incompatiblenot compatible: such as
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
decimateto select by lot and kill every tenth man of
quirkan abrupt twist or curve
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
raspyharsh
tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details
discordlack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas)