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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absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory
liquidateto determine by agreement or by litigation the precise amount of (indebtedness, damages, or accounts)
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