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
pigmenta substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials
qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
glossyhaving a surface luster or brightness
rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute
rancidhaving an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
seismicof, subject to, or caused by an earthquake
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
cavalcadea procession (see procession