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
topographythe art or practice of graphic delineation in detail usually on maps or charts of natural and man-made features of a place or region especially in a way to show their relative positions and elevations
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
askewout of line : at an angle
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
peerone that is of equal standing with another : equal
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
blueof the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue
banea source of harm or ruin : curse
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)