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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wangle | to resort to trickery or devious methods |
| astronomical | of or relating to astronomy |
| undermine | to subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly |
| persevere | to persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement |
| dys- | abnormal |
| ken | the range of perception, understanding, or knowledge |
| resolve | to deal with successfully : clear up |
| malleable | capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers |
| reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |
| hypnosis | a trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject |