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 |
|---|---|
| exalt | to raise in rank, power, or character |
| shuffle | to mix in a mass confusedly : jumble |
| somnolent | of a kind likely to induce sleep |
| ape | any of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon) |
| peevish | querulous in temperament or mood : fretful |
| genesis | the origin or coming into being of something |
| indolent | averse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy |
| deplore | to feel or express grief for |
| nullify | to make null (see null |
| check | to inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively |