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
disconsolatecheerless
saccharineof, relating to, or resembling that of sugar
consolean architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
forthcomingbeing about to appear or to be produced or made available
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity