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 |
|---|---|
| corpuscle | a minute particle |
| warrant | sanction |
| impair | to diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| betroth | to promise to marry |
| regatta | a rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races |
| hamper | to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede |
| fulcrum | prop |
| synoptic | affording a general view of a whole |
| pilfer | steal |