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
cringeto recoil in distaste
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
emaciatedvery thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness
hovelan open shed or shelter
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining