GRE Word List

AMISS

in a mistaken way : wrongly

The meaning of the word amiss is in a mistaken way : wrongly.

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WordMeaning
scurriloususing or given to coarse language
transcendentaltranscendent
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior
vibrantpulsating with life, vigor, or activity
ponderousof very great weight
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
riftfissure