GRE Word List
ILLICIT
not permitted : unlawful
The meaning of the word illicit is not permitted : unlawful.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nebulous | of, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular |
| shoot | to eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger) |
| antagonism | opposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle |
| bastion | a projecting part of a fortification |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| squelch | to fall or stamp on so as to crush |
| hazy | made dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze |
| vindicate | to free from allegation or blame |
| pedagogue | teacher |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |