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
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
substantialconsisting of or relating to substance
knacka special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous
scoffan expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
dissolutionthe act or process of dissolving: such as
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain