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 |
|---|---|
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |
| opus | work |
| myopic | affected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted |
| friction | the rubbing of one body against another |
| commemorative | intended as a commemoration |
| nutrition | the act or process of nourishing or being nourished |
| repulse | to drive or beat back : repel |
| meretricious | of or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution |
| reconnaissance | a preliminary survey to gain information |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |