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 |
|---|---|
| retrograde | having or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars |
| edict | a proclamation having the force of law |
| nascent | coming or having recently come into existence |
| douse | to plunge into water |
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| proverb | a brief popular epigram or maxim : adage |
| whet | to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone) |
| disapprobation | the act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation |
| surveillance | close watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective) |
| gall | brazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence |