Wednesday, 26 February 2014

Confusing and Misused Words - Elicit V Illicit : When and How to Use Them


Elicit - to get/produce information or reaction
·         After hours of interrogation, the detective was able to elicit          information from the kidnapper.

Illicit 
·    The CEO of that company was forced to step down after his illicit (=unlawful) relationship with an under-aged girl was leaked to the media. 
·        The illicit (=illegal) trade of stolen vehicles remains a lucrative business in many countries.







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