GRE Word List

UNSIGHTLY

not pleasing to the sight : not comely

The meaning of the word unsightly is not pleasing to the sight : not comely.

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WordMeaning
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
inevitableincapable of being avoided or evaded
vipera common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of about two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
antisepticopposing microbial infection
opticiana maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain