GRE Word List

ILLICIT

not permitted : unlawful

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

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WordMeaning
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
siderealof, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral
savoryhaving savor: such as
malleablecapable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
sinistersingularly evil or productive of evil
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride