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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| Word | Meaning |
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| slither | to slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface |
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| taunt | to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at |
| discount | a reduction made from the gross (see gross |
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| tendentious | marked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased |