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
jingoistextreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument
resoundto become filled with sound : reverberate
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
superfluousexceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle