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.

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harpinga plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard
haggleto cut roughly or clumsily : hack
impassea predicament affording no obvious escape
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
loga usually bulky piece or length of a cut or fallen tree
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
ensconceshelter