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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
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
prefigureto show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness
gustoan individual or special taste
conglomerationthe act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
vigoractive bodily or mental strength or force
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
elaborateplanned or carried out with great care
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth