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
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
catholicroman catholic
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
threshto separate seed from (a harvested plant) mechanically
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
choiran organized company of singers (as in a church service)
ewethe female of the sheep especially when mature