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
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
wastrelvagabond
advertto turn the mind or attention
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems
ignoblecharacterized by baseness, lowness, or meanness
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
ravagean act or practice of ravaging
hoarygray or white with or as if with age
pinnaclean upright architectural member generally ending in a small spire and used especially in Gothic construction to give weight especially to a buttress