GRE Word List

ECCENTRIC

deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways

The meaning of the word eccentric is deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways.

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WordMeaning
generateto bring into existence: such as
cohortscompanion
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
digressionthe act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
embodyto give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
victualsfood usable by people
supplicateto make a humble entreaty