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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|---|---|
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| knotty | marked by or full of knots |
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| facsimile | an exact copy |
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| consensus | general agreement : unanimity |