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
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
verdigrisa green or greenish-blue poisonous pigment resulting from the action of acetic acid on copper and consisting of one or more basic copper acetates
facultyability
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
insolencethe quality or state of being insolent
vertigoa sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
invoketo petition for help or support
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful