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
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
bestowto put to use : apply
ligneousof or resembling wood
forlornbereft
slitherto slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
impartialnot partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
catechismoral instruction
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence