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
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
vigilthe act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
writheto twist into coils or folds
inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity