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 |
|---|---|
| humus | a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic |
| amnesia | loss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness |
| apprise | to give notice to : tell |
| rivet | a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head |
| sporadic | occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances |
| dazzle | to lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light |
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
| reprove | to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent |
| incumbent | the holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice |
| spawn | to deposit or fertilize spawn |