GRE Word List

ILLICIT

not permitted : unlawful

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

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studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
parochialof or relating to a church parish
verbosecontaining more words than necessary : wordy
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salineconsisting of or containing salt
seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
allegorythe expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension