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 |
|---|---|
| pellucid | admitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion |
| kindle | to start (a fire) burning : light |
| lunar | crescent |
| coiffure | a style or manner of arranging the hair |
| boost | to push or shove up from below |
| catcall | a loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event) |
| venial | of a kind that can be remitted : forgivable |
| enhance | heighten |
| unbridled | unrestrained |
| brocade | a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver |