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 |
|---|---|
| atone | to make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome |
| furor | an angry or maniacal fit : rage |
| wretch | a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune |
| desperado | a bold or violent criminal |
| title | the distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production |
| charisma | a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader) |
| frock | an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |
| dictum | a noteworthy statement: such as |