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.

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WordMeaning
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
autocraticof, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
renditionthe act or result of rendering something: such as
putrefyto make putrid
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another