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
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
firebranda piece of burning wood
farcestuff
annulto declare or make legally invalid or void
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance