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 |
|---|---|
| codify | to reduce to a code |
| tremor | a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease |
| prostrate | stretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission |
| lax | loose |
| aria | air |
| cogent | appealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing |
| inter | to deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb |
| gingerly | very cautious or careful |
| amenable | liable to be brought to account : answerable |
| gait | a manner of walking or moving on foot |