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
sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
philanderera man who has sexual relations with many women
compilationthe act or process of compiling
concurto express agreement
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
grandiloquenta lofty, extravagantly colorful, pompous, or bombastic style, manner, or quality especially in language
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
mustera representative specimen (see specimen
oddsthe probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive