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 |
|---|---|
| rebate | to reduce the force or activity of : diminish |
| torque | a force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion |
| septic | of, relating to, or causing putrefaction |
| apothegm | a short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism |
| romp | one that romps |
| asunder | into parts |
| annul | to declare or make legally invalid or void |
| lackadaisical | lacking life, spirit, or zest : languid |
| perjury | the voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing |
| foray | a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid |