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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jargonthe technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
aptitudeinclination
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
mogulan Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin
podiatristthe medical care and treatment of the human foot