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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featurethe structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
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compileto compose out of materials from other documents
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belieto give a false impression of
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp