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

WordMeaning
onslaughtan especially fierce attack
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
callowlacking adult sophistication : immature
rama male sheep
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
migrantone that migrates: such as
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome