GRE Word List

ILLICIT

not permitted : unlawful

The meaning of the word illicit is not permitted : unlawful.

Random words

WordMeaning
wizenedto become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
crinkleto form many short bends or ripples
deleteto eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated