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

WordMeaning
limpidmarked by transparency (see transparent
staticexerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
verbosecontaining more words than necessary : wordy
smeltany of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste
germanebeing at once relevant and appropriate : fitting
inebriatedexhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
consanguinitythe quality or state of being consanguineous
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
quenchput out