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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hovel | an open shed or shelter |
| pseudonym | a fictitious name |
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| brazen | made of brass |
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| rife | prevalent especially to an increasing degree |
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| cull | to select from a group : choose |