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
rotundaa round building
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poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
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discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing