GRE Word List

ECCENTRICITY

the quality or state of being eccentric

The meaning of the word eccentricity is the quality or state of being eccentric.

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WordMeaning
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
bacchanaliaa Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
concoctto prepare by combining raw materials
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
acmethe highest point or stage
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel