GRE Word List

AMISS

in a mistaken way : wrongly

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

Random words

WordMeaning
dissolutionthe act or process of dissolving: such as
malaproposin an inappropriate or inopportune way
ulcera break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality