GRE Word List
AWRY
distorted; crooked; bent; Ex. Our plans have gone awry.
The meaning of the word awry is distorted; crooked; bent; Ex. Our plans have gone awry..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sinister | evil; ominous |
| personify | represent (an inanimate object) as a person; be the embodiment or perfect example of; Ex. She is evil/patience personified; N. personification |
| exalt | raise in rank or dignity; praise highly; inspire; Ex. exalt the imagination; ADJ. exalted; N. exaltation |
| tactile | pertaining to the organs or sense of touch |
| drudgery | hard unpleasant work; menial work |
| venerable | deserving high respect; commanding respect; CF. command: deserve and get |
| imprecation | curse; swearword |
| metallurgical | pertaining to the art of removing metals from ores; N. metallurgy: science that deals with extracting metals from ores |
| solace | comfort in sorrow or trouble; consolation; V: comfort or console in time of sorrow or trouble |
| intellect | higher mental powers; person of great intellectual ability |