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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deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
havocwide and general destruction : devastation
maimto mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
flaccidnot firm or stiff
ovationa ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
ephemerallasting a very short time
expoundto set forth : state