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
protuberancesomething that is protuberant
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
durationcontinuance in time
stippleto engrave by means of dots and flicks
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger