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
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
amnesialoss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness
appriseto give notice to : tell
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
dazzleto lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
spawnto deposit or fertilize spawn