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 |
|---|---|
| conundrum | an intricate and difficult problem |
| skeptic | an adherent or advocate of skepticism |
| incubus | an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep |
| anonymity | the quality or state of being anonymous |
| chastise | to censure severely : castigate |
| exiguous | excessively scanty : inadequate |
| mangy | affected with or resulting from mange |
| clamber | to climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet |
| touchy | marked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation |
| studious | assiduous in the pursuit of learning |