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 |
|---|---|
| consign | to give over to another's care |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| inept | generally incompetent : bungling |
| admonish | to indicate duties or obligations to |
| fumble | to grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly |
| calorific | caloric |
| dutiful | filled with or motivated by a sense of duty |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| bar | a straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening) |
| impediment | something that impedes |