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 |
|---|---|
| uniformity | the quality or state of being uniform |
| astringent | causing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic |
| nascent | coming or having recently come into existence |
| exchequer | a department or office of state in medieval England charged with the collection and management of the royal revenue and judicial determination of all revenue causes |
| broach | brooch |
| oblivion | the fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness |
| infest | to spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner |
| adventitious | coming from another source and not inherent or innate |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| carillon | a set of fixed chromatically tuned bells sounded by hammers controlled from a keyboard |