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
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
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munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
invertto reverse in position, order, or relationship
scotchscottish
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
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