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
divineof, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god
irrefutableimpossible to refute : incontrovertible
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
stolidhaving or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
fervidvery hot : burning
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
perturbto cause to be worried or upset : disquiet
lacerationthe act of lacerating