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 |
|---|---|
| cadet | a younger brother or son |
| defray | to provide for the payment of : pay |
| assiduous | showing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application |
| redoubtable | causing fear or alarm : formidable |
| crux | a puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question |
| shift | to exchange for or replace by another : change |
| token | a piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms |
| bound | fastened by or as if by a band : confined |
| frock | an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit |
| turncoat | one who switches to an opposing side or party |