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
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
accommodateto provide with something desired, needed, or suited
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
ravenousrapacious
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
spurnto reject with disdain or contempt : scorn
luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet
laconicusing or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
authoritarianof, relating to, or favoring blind submission to authority
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless