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 |
|---|---|
| determination | a judicial decision settling and ending a controversy |
| seethe | to suffer violent internal excitement |
| breach | infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard |
| resourceful | able to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means |
| deducible | to determine by reasoning or deduction |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| oligarchy | government by the few |
| behoove | to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for |
| fiend | devil |
| prurient | marked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire |