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 |
|---|---|
| zenith | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration |
| impunity | exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss |
| ineffectual | not producing the proper or intended effect : futile |
| beatific | of, possessing, or imparting beatitude |
| auxiliary | offering or providing help |
| contagion | a contagious disease |
| oratorio | a lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery |
| prognosis | the prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case |
| wistful | full of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy |
| gamely | a physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other |