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
vantagea position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view
purgeto clear of guilt
knacka special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach
drasticacting rapidly or violently
prepossessingcreating prejudice
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
historicalof, relating to, or having the character of history