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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specka small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay
lullto cause to sleep or rest : soothe
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rationa food allowance for one day
hacklesone of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
abodethe place where one lives : home
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weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing
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