GRE Word List

ILLICIT

not permitted : unlawful

The meaning of the word illicit is not permitted : unlawful.

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WordMeaning
invalidateto make invalid
syntheticrelating to or involving synthesis : not analytic
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
besiegeto surround with armed forces
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
stoopto bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways