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
expostulationan act or an instance of expostulating
suspensethe state of being suspended : suspension
egoisma doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action
invertto reverse in position, order, or relationship
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
brochurepamphlet
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good