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 |
|---|---|
| dinghy | a small boat carried on or towed behind a larger boat as a tender or a lifeboat |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| capillary | resembling a hair especially in slender elongated form |
| augury | divination from auspices (see auspice |
| unexceptionable | not open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable |
| unkempt | not combed |
| jocund | marked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness |
| ovoid | resembling an egg in shape : ovate |
| comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |
| onslaught | an especially fierce attack |