GRE Word List
ELLIPSIS
the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
The meaning of the word ellipsis is the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| remittance | a sum of money remitted |
| affront | to insult especially to the face by behavior or language |
| indomitable | incapable of being subdued : unconquerable |
| aberrant | deviating from the usual or natural type : atypical |
| rectify | to set right : remedy |
| enduring | lasting |
| reactionary | relating to, marked by, or favoring reaction |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| crass | gross |
| pallet | a straw-filled tick or mattress |