GRE Word List
ILLICIT
not permitted : unlawful
The meaning of the word illicit is not permitted : unlawful.
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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 |