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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threshto separate seed from (a harvested plant) mechanically
teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
palliateto reduce the violence of (a disease)
jubilationan act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
sunderto break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space
rabblea disorganized or confused collection of things
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
antidotea remedy to counteract the effects of poison
indolentaverse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities