Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below:
The interviewer skillfully tried to _____ our true feelings.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → elicit
Complete sentence: The interviewer skillfully tried to elicit our true feelings. The interviewer skilfully tried to draw out their true feelings.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) illicit | an adjective meaning illegal or not allowed (it sounds like elicit, but "tried to" needs a verb, so an adjective cannot fill the blank) | The police seized a large amount of illicit liquor. |
| (2) exhort | to urge someone strongly to do something (one exhorts people, not feelings) | The coach exhorted the team to play their best. |
| (3) exalt | to praise highly or raise to a higher rank (it does not mean drawing out feelings) | The poem exalts the beauty of nature. |
| (4) elicit (answer) | to draw out a response, fact or feeling from someone, often with effort | The teacher's questions elicited some thoughtful answers. |
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