GRE Word List
AMISS
in a mistaken way : wrongly
The meaning of the word amiss is in a mistaken way : wrongly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| digression | the act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work |
| glamor | an exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness |
| cunning | dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end |
| coquette | a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men |
| incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |
| fervid | very hot : burning |
| plasticity | the quality or state of being plastic |
| graduate | to receive an academic degree or diploma |
| ambidextrous | using both hands with equal ease or dexterity |
| odium | the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance |