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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| anneal | to heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle |
| purchase | to obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy |
| stodgy | having a rich filling quality : heavy |
| deleterious | harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| nugatory | of little or no consequence : trifling |
| proselytize | to induce someone to convert to one's faith |
| taint | to contaminate morally : corrupt |
| clip | encompass |
| disband | to break up the organization of : dissolve |