Elicit
mediumih-LIS-it
verb
Definition
To draw out or evoke a response, answer, or fact
Examples
“The lawyer's questions elicited contradictory testimony.”
“The comedian's jokes elicited roars of laughter.”
Synonyms
evokeextractprovokeeduce
Antonyms
suppressrepressstiflequash
Categories
GRE Tip
Elicit is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "evoke" or "extract" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "suppress".
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Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
terse
Sparing in the use of words; abrupt
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