Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Fill Blanks

Question:

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below:

The interviewer skillfully tried to _____ our true feelings.

Options:

illicit

exhort

exalt

elicit

Correct Answer:

elicit

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → elicit

 

  • Illicit: This means forbidden by law, rules, or custom. It does not fit the context of trying to draw out feelings.

  • Exhort: This means to strongly encourage or urge someone to do something. While this involves communication, it doesn’t specifically refer to drawing out feelings.

  • Exalt: This means to raise in rank, power, or character; to praise highly. It does not relate to the context of revealing or drawing out feelings.

  • Elicit: This means to draw out a response, answer, or fact from someone. In the context of the sentence, it implies that the interviewer is attempting to bring out true feelings from the interviewee, making it the correct choice.