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
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
graphicof or relating to the pictorial arts
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
consolean architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
providencedivine guidance or care
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective