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 |
|---|---|
| conformist | one who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior |
| acrimonious | angry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner |
| circumlocution | the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea |
| ambiguous | doubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness |
| boor | peasant |
| comprehend | to grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of |
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