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 |
|---|---|
| incarcerate | to put in prison |
| incontrovertible | not open to question : indisputable |
| devotee | an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) |
| wizardry | the art or practices of a wizard : sorcery |
| odious | arousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| fanciful | marked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience |
| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
| memento | something that serves to warn or remind |
| mawkish | lacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste |