His biggest quirk is that he always wears mismatched socks.
synonyms
peculiaritytraitoddity
word origin — The word 'quirk' originates from the late 16th century, possibly from the Scottish word 'quirke', meaning a twist or turn.
Word Master — Set 19
Set 19 of Word Master covers 5 words: quirk, libertine, ostracism, erudition, destitution. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
quirk · noun/kwɜrk/
a peculiar or unexpected trait or characteristic
His biggest quirk is that he always wears mismatched socks.
Synonyms: peculiarity, trait, oddity
Origin: The word 'quirk' originates from the late 16th century, possibly from the Scottish word 'quirke', meaning a twist or turn.
libertine · noun/ˈlɪbərtiːn/
a person who pursues physical pleasure without regard for moral principles
The libertine lived a life full of wild parties and carefree fun.
Synonyms: debauchee, rake, libertin
Origin: from Latin 'libertinus', meaning 'freedman, libertine'
ostracism · noun/ˈɑstrəˌsɪzəm/
exclusion from a group or society
After he made a mistake, he faced social ostracism from his classmates.
Synonyms: exclusion, rejection, shunning
Origin: from Greek 'ostrakismos', from 'ostrakon' meaning 'shell', used in ancient Greece for voting out of a city
erudition · noun/ˌɛr.jʊˈdɪʃ.ən/
the quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning
His erudition was clear when he spoke about history and science.
Synonyms: knowledge, learning, scholarship
Origin: From Latin 'eruditio' meaning 'instruction, knowledge', from 'erudire' which means 'to educate'.
destitution · noun/ˌdɛstəˈtuːʃən/
the state of having no money or resources to live
After losing his job, he faced complete destitution and had nowhere to live.
Synonyms: poverty, deprivation, need
Origin: from Latin 'destitutionem', meaning 'a forsaking, abandonment'