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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| duration | continuance in time |
| toxic | containing or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation |
| pensive | musingly or dreamily thoughtful |
| insubstantial | not substantial: such as |
| arid | excessively dry |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |
| transparent | having the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid |
| trance | stupor |
| contest | strive |
| supplicate | to make a humble entreaty |