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
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
impartialnot partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
rankrelative standing or position
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
poreto gaze intently
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
encumberweigh down
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior