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 |
|---|---|
| rusticate | to go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life |
| prod | to thrust a pointed instrument into : prick |
| ebullient | boiling |
| gawk | a clumsy stupid person : lout |
| repudiate | to refuse to accept |
| guise | a form or style of dress : costume |
| outlaw | a person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law |
| haven | harbor |
| espouse | marry |
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |