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
lustusually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness
extroverta person whose personality is characterized by extroversion : a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction
overweeningarrogant
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
allegorythe expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence
seclusionthe act of secluding : the condition of being secluded
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs