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 |
|---|---|
| comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |
| titanic | having great magnitude, force, or power : colossal |
| icon | a person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere |
| authenticate | to prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine |
| attenuate | to lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken |
| outlook | a place offering a view |
| clangor | a resounding clang or medley of clangs |
| neologism | a new word, usage, or expression |
| maritime | of, relating to, or bordering on the sea |
| menial | a person doing menial work |