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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| articulate | expressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively |
| ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |
| dilemma | a usually undesirable or unpleasant choice |
| prelude | an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter |
| pulchritude | physical comeliness |
| conspiracy | the act of conspiring together |
| crest | a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration |
| profound | having intellectual depth and insight |
| clipper | one that clips something |
| functionary | one who serves in a certain function |