elicit verb from Latin e–“away” + Latin lacere “charm”

draw out (information)
The word elicit comes from--

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the Latin root e– only
the Latin root e– only

the Latin prefix e– and the Latin root lacere
the Latin prefix e– and the Latin root lacere

the Latin word elacere only
the Latin word elacere only

the Latin word lacere only
the Latin word lacere only
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18 days ago

The correct response is:

**the Latin prefix e– and the Latin root lacere**

This indicates that "elicit" is derived from the Latin elements e– meaning "away" and lacere meaning "to charm."