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

WordMeaning
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
haphappening
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
mutabilityprone to change : inconstant
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
raga waste piece of cloth
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise