GRE Word List
ELICIT
to call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
The meaning of the word elicit is to call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| expurgate | to cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous |
| incontrovertible | not open to question : indisputable |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
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