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
seinea large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore
blaseapathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary
brinkedge
complementaryserving to fill out or complete
siblingsib
humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness