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
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
deploreto feel or express grief for
iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
privyprivate
filthfoul or putrid matter
sanctiona formal decree
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
apiculturethe keeping of bees especially on a large scale
unassumingnot assuming : modest