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
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
relishcharacteristic flavor
communetalk over
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism