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
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something
convulsionan abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
dormantrepresented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws
savoryhaving savor: such as
implodeto burst inward
disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity