GRE Word List

ILLICIT

not permitted : unlawful

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

Random words

WordMeaning
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
recessthe action of receding : recession
knitto form by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles
prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype
discomposeto destroy the composure of
mandatean authoritative command
yokela naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town
dismissto permit or cause to leave