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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WordMeaning
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
functionalof, connected with, or being a function
mandatean authoritative command
denotationan act or process of denoting
disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed
loutto bow in respect
churlishof, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar
mottledmarked with spots of different colors : having blotches of two or more colors
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe