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
gullany of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
inroadan advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
prepossessingcreating prejudice
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
counterpartone of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate