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 |
|---|---|
| remittance | a sum of money remitted |
| gist | essence; main point; substance |
| seine | a large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore |
| verve | the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity |
| leery | suspicious |
| misogynist | a person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person |
| writhe | to twist into coils or folds |
| gibe | to utter taunting words |
| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |
| lewd | obscene |