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 |
|---|---|
| impiety | the quality or state of being impious : irreverence |
| oracular | resembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery) |
| abhor | to regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe |
| tardy | moving slowly : sluggish |
| outskirts | a part remote from the center : border |
| rakish | of, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute |
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
| ligneous | of or resembling wood |
| unceremonious | not ceremonious : informal |
| intoxicate | to excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished |