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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| irreparable | not reparable : irremediable |
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
| crescendo | a gradual increase |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| hurl | rush |
| posthumous | born after the death of the father |
| dispirited | to deprive of morale or enthusiasm |
| extrapolation | to predict by projecting past experience or known data |
| retain | to keep in possession or use |
| tumult | disorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion |