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.

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WordMeaning
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
commemorateto call to remembrance
clientelea body of clients
stridentcharacterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
slitherto slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling