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
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
aristocracygovernment by the best individuals or by a small privileged class
ethnicof or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
culinaryof or relating to the kitchen or cookery
rousinggiving rise to excitement : stirring
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion