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 |
|---|---|
| warranted | sanction |
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| wheedle | to influence or entice by soft words or flattery |
| inasmuch_as | since; owing to the fact that |
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| contend | to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle |
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