GRE Word List
SOLICIT
to make petition to : entreat
The meaning of the word solicit is to make petition to : entreat.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| energize | to make energetic, vigorous, or active |
| discriminating | making a distinction : distinguishing |
| gauche | lacking social experience or grace |
| contend | to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle |
| troth | loyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity |
| lectern | a stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker |
| crescendo | a gradual increase |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
| understate | to represent as less than is the case |
| encroachment | to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another |