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 |
|---|---|
| sound | a particular auditory impression : tone |
| respite | a period of temporary delay |
| antediluvian | of or relating to the period before the flood described in the Bible |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |
| spasmodic | relating to or affected or characterized by spasm |
| volatile | characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change |
| parched | deprived of natural moisture |
| impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |
| fallible | liable to be erroneous |