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
aghaststruck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset
ogleto glance with amorous invitation or challenge
aquilinecurving like an eagle's beak
turmoila state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable
beneficentdoing or producing good
grillto broil on a grill
pedestriancommonplace
grandeurthe quality or state of being grand : magnificence