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
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
propheticof, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
componenta constituent part : ingredient
aggregateformed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount : collective
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
retainto keep in possession or use
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness