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
dehydrateto remove bound water or hydrogen and oxygen from (a chemical compound) in the proportion in which they form water
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
frigidintensely cold
significanthaving meaning
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
irateroused to ire
mutterto utter sounds or words indistinctly or with a low voice and with the lips partly closed
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
embroiderto ornament with needlework