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
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable
hardybold
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
trilogya series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme
fervorintensity of feeling or expression
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
mishapan unfortunate accident
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification