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 |
|---|---|
| forte | one's strong point |
| remnant | a usually small part, member, or trace remaining |
| fanfare | a short and lively sounding of trumpets |
| analogy | a comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect |
| penury | a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money) |
| testator | a person who dies leaving a will or testament in force |
| denigrate | to attack the reputation of : defame |
| fruitful | yielding or producing fruit |
| transcribe | to make a written copy of |
| silt | loose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter |