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

WordMeaning
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
sanctiona formal decree
pastrya dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste
apparentopen to view : visible
torrenta violent or forceful flow of fluid
gourmeta connoisseur of food and drink
conundruman intricate and difficult problem
stagnantnot flowing in a current or stream
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful