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
cartographerone that makes maps
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
mutabilityprone to change : inconstant
cosmicof or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting