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 |
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sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
analogy | a comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect |
pachyderm | any of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin |
conceit | favorable opinion |
impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |
fructify | to bear fruit |
noxious | physically harmful or destructive to living beings |
growl | rumble |
composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |
recession | the act or action of receding : withdrawal |