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
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
deviateto stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
obliqueneither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression
careento put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull
wantonmerciless