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
overturean initiative toward agreement or action : proposal
phlegmaticresembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
ruminantan animal that chews the cud
portlydignified
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes
chuckleto laugh inwardly or quietly
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely