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 |
|---|---|
| thespian | actor |
| pertinacious | adhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design |
| belittle | to speak slightingly of : disparage |
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| captious | marked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections |
| miserly | of, relating to, or characteristic of a miser |
| compost | a mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land |
| scotch | scottish |
| execrate | to declare to be evil or detestable : denounce |
| esteem | the regard in which one is held |