Woodlogos
Middle
ISEE Prep  /  Words  /  Middle  /  eccentric

eccentric

/ɪkˈsentrɪk/
ec · cen · tric ɪk · ˈsent · rɪk
English Definition
adj. odd, peculiar
中文释义
古怪的，怪癖的
Significado en Español
excéntrico, extravagante
한국어 뜻
별난, 기이한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kỳ quặc, lập dị
Show meaning in
Example Sentence

The artist is very eccentric.

那画家很怪异。

Synonyms
odd unconventional
💡
Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
eccen(out)+tric(center)
Know this word? Mark it mastered, or move on.
← Previous Next →

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “eccentric”: Despite his talent, the artist was often considered ______ due to his unconventional style and peculiar habits.

  1. A predictable
  2. B unremarkable
  3. C normal
  4. D odd
Show answer

D — odd. “eccentric” means adj. odd, peculiar

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ old inventor filled his house with strange and wonderful machines.

  1. A eccentric
  2. B ordinary
  3. C normal
  4. D dull
Show answer

A — eccentric. “eccentric” means adj. odd, peculiar

More Middle-level ISEE words

altitude commodity diversion document dub elation elicit embargo homonym mutiny reassure taunt

Common questions about “eccentric”

What does “eccentric” mean?

eccentric — adj. odd, peculiar. In Chinese: 古怪的，怪癖的.

How do you pronounce “eccentric”?

eccentric is pronounced /ɪkˈsentrɪk/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ec · cen · tric.

How do you use “eccentric” in a sentence?

The artist is very eccentric. (那画家很怪异。)

What are synonyms for “eccentric”?

odd, unconventional — all close in meaning to eccentric (adj. odd, peculiar).

Is “eccentric” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. eccentric appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “eccentric”?

eccen(out)+tric(center)

Progress / 学习进度
35%
through this level
This level: 0 mastered (0% of the level)
⬇ Download the iSEE Vocab app to keep tracking your learning progress across sessions and devices. / 下载 iSEE Vocab App，持续跟进你的学习进度。
⬇ Download iSEE Vocab & keep learning / 下载 iSEE Vocab 继续学习