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
vagrantone who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
epicureanof or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism
sluran insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion
advertto turn the mind or attention
halfheartedlacking heart, spirit, or interest
luxuriantyielding abundantly : fertile
smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke
piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion