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
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
urchinhedgehog
nominalof, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
compulsivehaving power to compel
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
denizeninhabitant
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner