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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| taper | to become progressively smaller toward one end |
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| gratify | to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to |
| reprove | to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent |
| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |
| unassuaged | not quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged |
| slaughter | the act of killing |
| linger | to be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry |
| captious | marked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections |
| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |