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 |
|---|---|
| murky | characterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke |
| palm | any of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves |
| solace | to give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console |
| gambol | to skip about in play : frisk |
| exact | to call for forcibly or urgently and obtain |
| opportune | suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence |
| replenish | to fill or build up again |
| brochure | pamphlet |
| impetuous | marked by impulsive vehemence or passion |
| paltry | inferior |