GRE Word List
ELICIT
draw out fact or information (by discussion or from someone)
The meaning of the word elicit is draw out fact or information (by discussion or from someone).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tend | have a tendency; take care of; minister; serve at; apply one's attention; attend |
| disquisition | formal systematic inquiry; explanation of the results of a formal inquiry; long formal speech or written report |
| appurtenances | subordinate possessions; something added to a more important thing |
| pillory | punish by placing in a wooden frame or pillory; subject or expose to criticism and ridicule; N. |
| castigation | punishment; severe criticism or disapproval |
| gust | strong abrupt rush of wind; V. CF. bluster |
| versatile | having many talents; capable of working in many fields; having many uses or functions; N. versatility |
| cordial | warmly friendly; gracious; heartfelt; Ex. cordial welcome |
| voracious | ravenous; eating large quantities of food; exceedingly eager; insatiable; Ex. voracious animal/reader |
| blackball | vote against (an applicant); ostracize; N: negative vote |
