GRE Word List
AWRY
off the correct or expected course : amiss
The meaning of the word awry is off the correct or expected course : amiss.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| horoscope | a diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life |
| whim | a capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy |
| polemical | of, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial |
| stupor | a condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility |
| wont | accustomed |
| emend | to correct usually by textual alterations |
| spangle | a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing |
| retroactive | extending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past |
| incisive | impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation) |
| asinine | extremely or utterly foolish or silly |