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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| detrimental | obviously harmful : damaging |
| incubus | an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep |
| dyslexia | a variable often familial learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing |
| orator | one who delivers an oration |
| misgivings | a feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event |
| conscript | a conscripted person (such as a military recruit) |
| phoenix | a legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period |
| comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |
| reputed | having a good repute : reputable |
| hydrophobia | rabies |