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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engage | to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end |
flinch | to withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince |
clout | a piece of cloth or leather : rag |
cohesion | the act or state of sticking together tightly |
bastard | a child born to parents who are not married to each other |
meticulous | marked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details |
writ | something written : writing |
rebuttal | the act of rebutting especially in a legal suit |
application | an act of applying: |
bard | a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds |