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
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
mediateoccupying a middle position
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
recuperateto get back : regain
litigationthe act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating
monochromea painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue
centurionan officer commanding a Roman century
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals