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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plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
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commemorativeintended as a commemoration
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pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext