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 |
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irreparable | not reparable : irremediable |
derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
crescendo | a gradual increase |
idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
hurl | rush |
posthumous | born after the death of the father |
dispirited | to deprive of morale or enthusiasm |
extrapolation | to predict by projecting past experience or known data |
retain | to keep in possession or use |
tumult | disorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion |