GRE Word List

UNSEEMLY

not seemly: such as

The meaning of the word unseemly is not seemly: such as.

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WordMeaning
phariseea member of a Jewish sect of the intertestamental period noted for strict observance of rites and ceremonies of the written law and for insistence on the validity of their own oral traditions concerning the law
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
misgivingsa feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event
queryquestion
efficacythe power to produce an effect
specka small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as