GRE Word List
ILLICIT
not permitted : unlawful
The meaning of the word illicit is not permitted : unlawful.
Random words
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|---|---|
| spin | to draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread |
| dazzle | to lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light |
| flutter | to flap the wings rapidly |
| lechery | inordinate (see inordinate |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
| brawny | muscular |
| aperture | an opening or open space : hole |
| shudder | to tremble convulsively : shiver |
| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |