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
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
entourageone's attendants or associates
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
clandestinemarked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
matriarcha woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state
indeterminatenot definitely or precisely determined or fixed : vague
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
skulduggeryunderhanded or unscrupulous behavior