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 |
|---|---|
| infantile | of or relating to infants or infancy |
| gleam | a transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light |
| pinch | to squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument |
| dialectical | of, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic |
| glower | to look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger |
| upright | perpendicular |
| isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas |
| reparation | a repairing or keeping in repair |
| disingenuous | lacking in candor |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |