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
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
dearthscarcity that makes dear
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
visceralfelt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep
gauntexcessively thin and angular
pervasiveexisting in or spreading through every part of something
chalicea drinking cup : goblet
outlooka place offering a view
implicationsomething implied: such as
oligarchygovernment by the few