It was a challenge to _____________ a response from the prisoner.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct word is elicit.
The other words are either misspelled or have different meanings.
- Elicit means to draw out or bring forth a response.
- Illicit means not permitted by law or custom.
- Ellicit is a misspelling of elicit.
- Licit means permitted by law or custom.