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 |
|---|---|
| queue | a braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head |
| indecision | a wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution |
| effeminate | having feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner |
| recital | a detailed account : enumeration |
| couple | two persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired |
| spare | not being used |
| fertile | producing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |
| rapt | lifted up and carried away |
| indubitable | too evident to be doubted : unquestionable |