GRE Word List
UNSEEMLY
not seemly: such as
The meaning of the word unseemly is not seemly: such as.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| denomination | an act of denominating |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| enormity | an outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act |
| serpentine | of or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement) |
| cross | a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution |
| colossus | a statue of gigantic size and proportions |
| unexceptionable | not open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable |
| extol | to praise highly : glorify |
| bode | to indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage |
| colloquial | used in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation |