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
revelrynoisy partying or merrymaking
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
celestialof, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity
doffto remove (an article of wear) from the body
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
inflateddistended with air or gas
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated