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).

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vehementmarked by forceful energy : powerful
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agilitythe quality or state of being agile : nimbleness
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements
sirenany of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner