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

WordMeaning
sartorialof or relating to a tailor or tailored clothes
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
affectedartificial; pretended
inextricableforming a maze or tangle from which it is impossible to get free
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose
heedto pay attention
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext