illicit
/ɪˈlɪsɪt/
il · li · cit
ɪ · ˈlɪs · ɪt
English Definition
adj. forbidden by law, rules, or custom
Significado en Español
ilícito
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bất hợp pháp, bị cấm
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
il-(not) + licit (legal) = not legal, illicit.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “illicit”?
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A
permissible
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B
illegal
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C
sanctioned
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D
allowed
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B — illegal.
“illicit” means adj. forbidden by law, rules, or custom
Common questions about “illicit”
What does “illicit” mean?
illicit — adj. forbidden by law, rules, or custom. In Chinese: 非法的; 违禁的.
How do you pronounce “illicit”?
illicit is pronounced /ɪˈlɪsɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: il · li · cit.
Is “illicit” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. illicit appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “illicit”?
il-(not) + licit (legal) = not legal, illicit.
