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 |
|---|---|
| animadversion | a critical and usually censorious remark |
| unscathed | wholly unharmed : not injured |
| perjury | the voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing |
| incense | material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned |
| purchase | to obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy |
| cache | a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements |
| industrious | constantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent |
| inamorata | a woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations |
| nimble | quick and light in motion : agile |
| churlish | of, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar |