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 |
|---|---|
| paleontology | a science dealing with the life of past geologic periods as known from fossil remains |
| furtive | done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious |
| historic | historical |
| apiculture | the keeping of bees especially on a large scale |
| toady | one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant |
| fickle | marked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness |
| resplendent | shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor |
| debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |
| hirsute | hairy |
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |