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
maculatedmarked with spots : blotched
consummateextremely skilled and accomplished
conceitfavorable opinion
summationthe act or process of forming a sum : addition
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema
rousinggiving rise to excitement : stirring
quotidianoccurring every day
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt