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 |
|---|---|
| voodoo | a religion that is derived from African polytheism and ancestor worship and is practiced chiefly in Haiti |
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| lap | a loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment |
| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |
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| obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |
| jostle | to come in contact or into collision |
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