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
erratichaving no fixed course : wandering
severto put or keep apart : divide
epicureanof or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
fusionthe act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heat
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
nondescriptbelonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described
sleeperone that sleeps
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm