GRE Word List

ECLECTIC

composed of elements drawn from various sources

The meaning of the word eclectic is composed of elements drawn from various sources.

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WordMeaning
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
parochialof or relating to a church parish
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
germinateto cause to sprout or develop
dormera window set vertically in a structure projecting through a sloping roof
dawdleto spend time idly
menageriea place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition
distendextend
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long