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
tendto exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce
reparationa repairing or keeping in repair
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
stemthe main trunk of a plant
perturbto cause to be worried or upset : disquiet
hideto put out of sight : secrete
usurythe lending of money with an interest charge for its use
unctuoushaving, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality
stultifyto have a dulling or inhibiting effect on
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted