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
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
compriseto be made up of
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vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
hullthe outer covering of a fruit or seed
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
lustera glow of reflected light : sheen
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
bouta spell or period of activity: such as
husbandrythe cultivation or production of plants or animals : agriculture