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
exonerateto relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship
perturbto cause to be worried or upset : disquiet
coquettea woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
scintillaspark
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
indefatigableincapable of being fatigued : untiring
burlesquea literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation
mediateoccupying a middle position
cordialshowing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval