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 |
|---|---|
| exchequer | a department or office of state in medieval England charged with the collection and management of the royal revenue and judicial determination of all revenue causes |
| covenant | a usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact |
| forbearance | a refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due |
| invidious | of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious |
| wrath | strong vengeful anger or indignation |
| shirk | to go stealthily : sneak |
| impiety | the quality or state of being impious : irreverence |
| grisly | inspiring horror or intense fear |
| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
| disbar | to expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges |