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 |
|---|---|
| implication | something implied: such as |
| spurious | born to parents not married to each other |
| natal | native |
| influx | a coming in |
| potent | having or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful |
| brocade | a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver |
| hatch | a small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship) |
| flippant | lacking proper respect or seriousness |
| philatelist | a specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps |
| bliss | complete happiness |