Ingratiation is a psychological technique in which an individual attempts to influence, manipulate or control another by becoming more attractive or likeable to their target. This term was coined by social psychologist Edward E. Jones. This outcome can be achieved by using several methods:
unofficial. Unofficial is the phrase commonly used to describe the Friday prior to St. Patrick's day at The University of Illinois. The holiday began when students realized St. Patrick's Day was falling on spring break and they would not be able to celebrate it.
Definition: 1. illegal; 2. unacceptable by prevailing social standards or convention. Synonyms: illegal, unlawful, wrongful, unauthorized, forbidden, illegitimate. Antonyms: legal, legitimate, authorized. Tips: Illicit is a more sophisticated way of saying illegal.. Illicit can also be used to describe anything that is not approved by society, like an illicit affair.. Note: Do NOT confuse illicit with its homonym elicit, which means to derive or deduce meaning or evoke emotion. Usage Examples: