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 |
|---|---|
| validate | to make legally valid : ratify |
| proviso | an article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition |
| dogmatic | characterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts |
| nutrition | the act or process of nourishing or being nourished |
| citadel | a fortress that commands (see command |
| brand | a charred piece of wood |
| din | a loud continued noise |
| sect | a dissenting or schismatic religious body |
| nausea | a stomach distress with distaste for food and an urge to vomit |
| vigil | the act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary |