GRE Word List
ECLECTIC
selective; composed of elements drawn from disparate sources; selecting individual elements from a variety of sources; N. eclecticism
The meaning of the word eclectic is selective; composed of elements drawn from disparate sources; selecting individual elements from a variety of sources; N. eclecticism.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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vixen | female fox; ill-tempered woman; CF. shrew |
sedulous | diligent; assiduous; paying attention; N. sedulity |
demur | object (because of doubts, scruples); raise an objection (showing qualms); hesitate; Ex. demur at the idea of working on Sunday |
stymie | thwart; present an obstacle; stump |
magisterial | authoritative; imperious; commanding; of a magistrate; Ex. magisterial study of Roman law; Ex. magisterial manner |
invulnerable | incapable of injury; impossible to damage or injure |
retrench | cut down; cut down expenses; economize |
tightwad | miser; excessively frugal person |
legerdemain | sleight(dexterity) of hand; CF. light of hand |
ineffable | unutterable; not to be uttered; taboo; that cannot be expressed in speech; indescribable; unspeakable; inexpressible; Ex. ineffable name/joy |