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 |
|---|---|
| protuberance | something that is protuberant |
| grudge | to be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully |
| squabble | a noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters |
| bait | to persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks |
| fetter | a chain or shackle for the feet |
| duration | continuance in time |
| stipple | to engrave by means of dots and flicks |
| expropriate | to deprive of possession or proprietary rights |
| placid | serenely free of interruption or disturbance |
| shyster | a person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger |