GRE Word List
ECLECTIC
selective; composed of elements drawn from disparate sources; selecting individual elements from a variety of sources; N. eclecticism
The meaning of the word eclectic is selective; composed of elements drawn from disparate sources; selecting individual elements from a variety of sources; N. eclecticism.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| influx | flowing into |
| matinee | dramatic or musical performance given in the afternoon |
| dys- | abnormal; impaired |
| missile | object to be thrown or projected |
| deport | send out of the country; behave; N. deportation, deportment |
| distill | refine (a liquid by evaporating and subsequent condensation); concentrate; separate the most important parts from; Ex. distill fresh water from sea water; CF. brew |
| dour | sullen; gloomy; stubborn |
| chauvinist | blindly devoted patriot; zealous adherent of a group, cause, or sex; ADJ. chauvinistic; CF. chauvinism; Nicolas Chauvin |
| squelch | produce a splashing sound (when stepping through mud); crush; squash; CF. ΑψΘλΐ» ΐ§Ώ‘Ό Ήβΐ» Ά§ |
| pretext | excuse |
