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 |
|---|---|
| emasculate | to deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken |
| hideous | offensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly |
| allegiance | the obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord |
| rudimentary | consisting in first principles : fundamental |
| fructify | to bear fruit |
| subdue | to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish |
| retrench | cut down |
| simplistic | excessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details |
| posture | the position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose |
| confide | to have confidence : trust |