GRE Word List
ILLICIT
not permitted : unlawful
The meaning of the word illicit is not permitted : unlawful.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fleet | a number of warships under a single command |
| forego | to go before : precede |
| comport | to be fitting : accord |
| preamble | an introductory statement |
| thespian | actor |
| lookout | one engaged in keeping watch : watchman |
| obtrude | to thrust out : extrude |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| succulent | full of juice : juicy |
| leave-taking | departure |