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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qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
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figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
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