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
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
discordantbeing at variance : disagreeing
boorpeasant
languorweakness or weariness of body or mind
wearyexhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness
jargonthe technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
kneelto position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned