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 |
|---|---|
| overturn | to cause to turn over : upset |
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| opulence | wealth |
| furtive | done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious |
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| poignancy | the quality or state of being poignant |
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