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
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
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patriarchone of the scriptural fathers of the human race or of the Hebrew people
dina loud continued noise
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
decreean order usually having the force of law
complementaryserving to fill out or complete
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communetalk over