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
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
discordantbeing at variance : disagreeing
assertto state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively
trappingsoutward signs
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
degradationthe act or process of degrading
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
effluviuman invisible emanation