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

WordMeaning
alloythe degree of mixture with base metals : fineness
indicativeserving to indicate
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lustusually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
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plumba lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction
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