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 |
|---|---|
| prune | a plum dried or capable of drying without fermentation |
| portly | dignified |
| impermeable | not permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance |
| antipathy | a strong feeling of dislike |
| verbatim | in the exact words : word for word |
| troth | loyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| nimble | quick and light in motion : agile |
| frivolous | of little weight or importance |
| perquisite | a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages |