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
morticianundertaker
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
genuflectto bend the knee
tycoona businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate
turbidthick or opaque with or as if with roiled sediment
magnitudegreat size or extent
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
memorialserving to preserve remembrance : commemorative