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
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
coupletwo persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
impeccablefree from fault or blame : flawless
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent