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 |
|---|---|
| poise | balance |
| whim | a capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy |
| hindsight | perception of the nature of an event after it has happened |
| incidence | rate of occurrence or influence |
| smolder | to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke |
| reprisal | a retaliatory act |
| irresolute | uncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating |
| conduit | a natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed |
| anthem | a song or hymn of praise or gladness |
| podium | a low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as |