GRE Word List
ILLICIT
not permitted : unlawful
The meaning of the word illicit is not permitted : unlawful.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gleam | a transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light |
| drudge | to do hard, menial, or monotonous work |
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |
| turmoil | a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion |
| dissident | disagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief |
| rapture | an expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion |
| abate | to decrease in force or intensity |
| reduce | to draw together or cause to converge : consolidate |
| ebb | the reflux of the tide toward the sea |
| impervious | not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable |