noun · Hard SAT word

    Idiosyncrasy

    peculiarity; a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual

    Idiosyncrasy in a sentence

    One of his idiosyncrasies was always drinking tea before breakfast.

    Synonyms for idiosyncrasy

    • quirk
    • peculiarity
    • eccentricity

    Antonyms for idiosyncrasy

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