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
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
pendulouspoised without visible support
mangyaffected with or resulting from mange
cowerto shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements