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
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
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irrevocablenot possible to revoke : unalterable
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
growlrumble
impenitentnot penitent
underhandin a clandestine manner
pluckto pull or pick off or out
cordialshowing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval