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
briskkeenly alert : lively
puissanthaving puissance : powerful
pestilentialcausing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
tortuousmarked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding
olfactoryof or relating to the sense of smell
pursea small bag for money
donto put on (an article of clothing)
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear