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 |
|---|---|
| composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |
| resign | relegate |
| tightwad | a close or miserly person |
| tract | a system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function |
| witless | destitute of wit or understanding : foolish |
| squash | to press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush |
| anticlimax | the usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea |
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
| rightful | just |
| gregarious | tending to associate with others of one's kind : social |