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
applicationan act of applying:
wallowto roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
rotethe use of memory usually with little intelligence
profoundhaving intellectual depth and insight
altruisticrelating to or given to altruism:
contingentdependent on or conditioned by something else
abysmalimmeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad