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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WordMeaning
enumerateto ascertain the number of : count
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
lowhaving a small upward extension or elevation
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior