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
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
suffragistone who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women
pantomimepantomimist
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to
lamentto mourn aloud : wail
finishto come to an end : terminate
diabolicalof, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action