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 |
|---|---|
| episodic | made up of separate especially loosely connected episodes |
| wanton | merciless |
| smug | highly self-satisfied |
| eminent | exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent |
| entreat | to plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently |
| executor | one who executes something |
| memoir | an official note or report : memorandum |
| irrefutable | impossible to refute : incontrovertible |
| dabble | to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest |
| diversion | the act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation |