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
facilitateto make easier : help bring about
allureto entice by charm or attraction
nettleany of a genus (Urtica of the family Urticaceae, the nettle family) of chiefly coarse herbs armed with stinging hairs
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
nauseateto become affected with nausea
mulctfine
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
primogeniturethe state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents