GRE Word List

IDIOSYNCRASY

a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality

The meaning of the word idiosyncrasy is a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality.

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atypicalnot typical : irregular
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predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication
censurea judgment involving condemnation
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm
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