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 |
|---|---|
| doctrine | a principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma |
| categorical | absolute |
| deputize | to appoint as deputy |
| detached | standing by itself : separate |
| portend | to give an omen or anticipatory sign of |
| limp | to walk lamely |
| careen | to put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull |
| sherbet | a cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice |
| remorse | a gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |