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 |
|---|---|
| address | to mark directions for delivery on |
| poseur | a person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person |
| convoke | to call together to a meeting |
| unwarranted | lacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified |
| antithesis | the direct opposite |
| narcissist | an individual showing symptoms of or affected by narcissism: such as |
| equipoise | a state of equilibrium |
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| institution | an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character |
| ratiocination | the process of exact thinking : reasoning |