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
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
flutterto flap the wings rapidly
stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
writheto twist into coils or folds
diversediffering from one another : unlike
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
componenta constituent part : ingredient
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated