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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| glitter | to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle |
| chide | to speak out in angry or displeased rebuke |
| wheedle | to influence or entice by soft words or flattery |
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| oscillate | to swing backward and forward like a pendulum |
| sibling | sib |
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