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
genteelhaving an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
passepast one's prime
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
grandiosecharacterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration
leewayan allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic