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 |
|---|---|
| decree | an order usually having the force of law |
| immutable | not capable of or susceptible to change |
| impropriety | an improper or indecorous act or remark |
| lot | an object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with |
| dictum | a noteworthy statement: such as |
| liability | the quality or state of being liable |
| withhold | to hold back from action : check |
| compress | to press or squeeze together |
| mendicant | beggar |
| chameleon | any of a family (Chamaeleontidae) of chiefly arboreal (see arboreal |