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

WordMeaning
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
disconcertto throw into confusion
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
savanta person of learning
plauditan act or round of applause
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
precipitateto throw violently : hurl
exhaleto rise or be given off as vapor
dribbleto issue sporadically and in small bits
untowarddifficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly