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 |
|---|---|
| dull | tedious |
| apoplexy | stroke |
| intoxicate | to excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished |
| redress | to set right : remedy |
| opalescent | reflecting an iridescent light |
| cajole | to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax |
| knack | a special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| dissertation | an extended usually written treatment of a subject |
| nausea | a stomach distress with distaste for food and an urge to vomit |