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
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
pulchritudephysical comeliness
chalicea drinking cup : goblet
longevitya long duration of individual life
behooveto be necessary, proper, or advantageous for