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 |
|---|---|
| zany | very eccentric (see eccentric |
| inveigle | to win over by wiles : entice |
| distinct | distinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete |
| inequity | injustice |
| labyrinth | a place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys |
| rigor | harsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity |
| toga | the loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome |
| dulcet | sweet to the taste |
| abysmal | immeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad |
| ensue | to strive to attain : pursue |