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
scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)
sallowany of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action
elusivetending to elude: such as
groombridegroom
tutelaryhaving the guardianship of a person or a thing
conglomerationthe act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
regaleto entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies