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
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
neologisma new word, usage, or expression
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary
librettothe text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater
mutterto utter sounds or words indistinctly or with a low voice and with the lips partly closed
passiveacted upon by an external agency
ideologya manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs