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
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
pontificalepiscopal attire
beneficiarya person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
reprisala retaliatory act
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
outragean act of violence or brutality