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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| petty | having secondary rank or importance : minor |
| diadem | crown |
| oligarchy | government by the few |
| varnish | a liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating |
| horticultural | the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants |
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| coax | to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle |
| martial | of, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior |
| parry | to ward off a weapon or blow |
| liquidate | to determine by agreement or by litigation the precise amount of (indebtedness, damages, or accounts) |