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
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
discourseverbal interchange of ideas
ethnicof or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
strutto become turgid : swell
meandera winding path or course
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect