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
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
epica long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero
opalescentreflecting an iridescent light
shavingthe act of one that shaves
parlancespeech
emanateto come out from a source
gallowsa frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
concorda state of agreement : harmony
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt