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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| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
| alimentary | of or relating to nourishment or nutrition |
| proponent | one who argues in favor of something : advocate |
| lubricate | to make smooth or slippery |
| minatory | having a menacing quality |
| tawny | of the color tawny |
| archaic | having the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses |
| cryptic | secret |
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| disconcert | to throw into confusion |