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 |
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sonnet | a fixed verse form of Italian origin consisting of 14 lines that are typically 5-foot iambics rhyming according to a prescribed scheme |
mundane | of, relating to, or characteristic of the world |
dictum | a noteworthy statement: such as |
injurious | inflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental |
malicious | having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice |
lateral | of or relating to the side |
emulate | to strive to equal or excel |
opulence | wealth |
conversant | having knowledge or experience |
pittance | a small portion, amount, or allowance |