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 |
|---|---|
| turgid | excessively embellished in style or language : bombastic |
| reminiscent | of the character of or relating to reminiscence |
| defrock | to deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office |
| ruminant | an animal that chews the cud |
| crest | a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration |
| expedite | to accelerate the process or progress of : speed up |
| taut | having no give or slack : tightly drawn |
| doctrinaire | stubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations |
| headfirst | with the head foremost |
| raze | to destroy to the ground : demolish |