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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| Word | Meaning |
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| redolent | exuding fragrance : aromatic |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| defect | an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming |
| quay | a structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place |
| apothecary | one who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes |
| morose | having a sullen and gloomy disposition |
| halting | marked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness |
| vassal | a person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant |
| betroth | to promise to marry |
| rustle | to make or cause a rustle |