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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| novelty | something new or unusual |
| shade | comparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light |
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| unmitigated | not lessened : unrelieved |
| verbose | containing more words than necessary : wordy |
| pecuniary | consisting of or measured in money |
| indict | to charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law |
| wanton | merciless |
| muted | being mute : silent |