GRE Word List

ILLICIT

not permitted : unlawful

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

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WordMeaning
hypochondriachypochondriacal
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
conveyancethe action of conveying
dormantrepresented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws
groovea long narrow channel or depression
takeoffa rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket