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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| exclaim | to cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion |
| paleontology | a science dealing with the life of past geologic periods as known from fossil remains |
| garish | clothed in vivid colors |
| rudimentary | consisting in first principles : fundamental |
| acute | characterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset |
| anemia | a condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume |
| insinuate | to impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply |
| sledge | sledgehammer |
| gavel | rent or tribute in medieval England |
| bland | smooth and soothing in manner or quality |